Mark Neary, Writers Circle 2015 was a rough year. Nationally, we had mass shootings on a regular basis; spreading fear …
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.
Mark Neary, Writers Circle 2015 was a rough year. Nationally, we had mass shootings on a regular basis; spreading fear …
Iowa has long been known for being a leader in public education. In fact, the back of the Iowa quarter …
I like old proverbs, saws and adages. They usually contain a grain, or sometimes a ton, of truth. If ever …
With over over $19 billion of debt hanging over us – $37 billion when you factor in unfunded pension liabilities …
I live in a city where one can grow to be anything that they choose to be. In my city, …
Iowa’s working families are one of our state’s most valuable assets, but somewhere along the way Iowa lost sight of …
We have a lot of one thing in this state: corn. With Iowa’s plentiful supply of corn, ADM has expanded …
Obama’s State of the Union (SOTU) speech was emblematic of where we are as a nation. If you watched House …
As we enter the 2016 Iowa legislative session, it’s time to face the facts, not perpetuate myths. One particular myth …
Our schools were designed around 1890 when educators knew virtually nothing about how the brain learned. It was assumed each …
Throughout his career, Ted Cruz has shown that free markets create opportunities for small businesses, including family farms, without artificial …
We need to get serious about protecting Iowa’s soil and water our state’s mostfundamental and precious resources. This means creating …
© 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved.
Daily Newsletters