Over the last year, Johnson County has made advances in addressing racial injustice among youth. One of our greatest successes …
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.
LaTasha DeLoach, guest columnist Guest Columnists Apr. 16, 2016 11:00 am3434d ago
Over the last year, Johnson County has made advances in addressing racial injustice among youth. One of our greatest successes …
Kay Daubenmier, guest columnist Guest Columnists Apr. 16, 2016 11:00 am3434d ago
Do you have a pension? It may be at risk. The U.S. Congress has passed the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act …
Guest Columnists Apr. 16, 2016 8:00 am3434d ago
The city of Cedar Rapids is taking another swing at fixing its money-losing golf operation. The city can’t afford another …
Jennifer Husmann, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Apr. 15, 2016 4:00 pm3435d ago
Like many substance abuse professionals, I strongly support the research of cannabidiol (CBD) and marijuana in general, and research is …
Alex Bare, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Apr. 15, 2016 2:12 pm3435d ago
In 1867, Alexander G. Clark sued the Muscatine Public School district when his daughter was denied admission because of her …
Stella Hart, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Apr. 13, 2016 3:21 pm3437d ago
International Anti-Street Harassment Week is an opportunity to raise awareness and protest the gender-based violence that occurs in our communities …
Jay Walljasper, guest columnist Guest Columnists Apr. 13, 2016 9:48 am3437d ago
The disaster with Flint, Michigan’s drinking water, incited by political leaders more devoted to fiscal austerity than the common good, …
Tom Carsner, guest columnist Guest Columnists Apr. 12, 2016 2:30 pm3438d ago
Land use, small farm food production and transportation are three of the important environmental issues voters should consider when choosing …
Melissa Sorenson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Apr. 11, 2016 8:00 am3439d ago
Over the past several years, efforts have been made to remove identifiers from public records due to concerns over identity …
Jack B. Walters, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Apr. 10, 2016 12:00 pm3440d ago
Being responsible for constructing the State Historical and Library Building was the highlight of my working career. I was the …
Nick Johnson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Apr. 10, 2016 12:00 pm3440d ago
The U.S. Constitution mandates that the President ‘shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, …
LaSheila Yates, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Apr. 10, 2016 12:00 pm3440d ago
Since September 2014, the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission has had an opportunity to thoroughly review and prioritize activities that …
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