The death of Merle Haggard brought back memories of an article about the country legend published some years ago in …
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Guest columns are written generally by people in the community, region or state. Most guest columnists have expertise in the subjects and issues they are addressing, and the opinions expressed can be personal or representative of a group. Some columns are requested by Gazette opinion staff, but many are unsolicited. We evaluate the columns based on local relevance, quality and accuracy. Read more about our editorial process here.
The death of Merle Haggard brought back memories of an article about the country legend published some years ago in …
Earth Day was a much bigger deal as a young person. I remember learning all about endangered species, ways to …
I have read Kathleen McQuillen’s article advocating for the BDS movement (‘BDS bill is about freedom of speech,” April 5). …
Rep. Ken Rizer’s Opinion piece (‘Facts about education funding,” April 6) outlined legislators’ actions to make education a priority in …
Anyone reading this can likely cite tragic examples that have proved to be societal challenges due to the inadequate and …
As the state legislature prepares to end on schedule this year, the water quality debate continues to bubble to the …
As the Iowa Legislature embarks on the final days of this session, we call upon them to pass a comprehensive …
When you decide to seek public office, people often ask why you’re running. There are many reasons I’m running for …
On April 6, The Gazette published an editorial from guest columnist, Representative Ken Rizer entitled, ‘Facts about Iowa School Funding …
I never pass up an opportunity to say thank you to the outstanding volunteers who are making a difference in …
‘We cross our bridges when we come to them and burn them behind us, with nothing to show for our …
Growing up, I never thought of people who were my mentors. I had family, I had friends, and there were …
© 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved.
Daily Newsletters