Years ago, I wrote about the lack of competition on the November 2012 ballot for the Linn County offices up …
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Joel Miller, guest columnist Guest Columnists Mar. 25, 2016 3:02 pm3611d ago
Years ago, I wrote about the lack of competition on the November 2012 ballot for the Linn County offices up …
David Nadler, guest columnist Guest Columnists Mar. 23, 2016 12:00 pm3613d ago
Recently, the Iowa House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation rejecting political boycotts of Israel. Hateful politically driven economic warfare, based …
Jim Henter, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 23, 2016 10:06 am3613d ago
Many political analysts are describing this year’s election as a crossroads moment. You can make a case that this is …
Shannon Ramsay, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 24, 2016 5:07 pm3612d ago
With above-normal temperatures, some Iowans have gotten a headstart on their outdoor chores. When it comes to spring yard work, …
Mark M. Harris, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 21, 2016 6:18 pm3615d ago
Recently, The Gazette published a column containing several inaccuracies regarding the resources provided by University of Iowa Student Disability Services. …
Blakely Gardner, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 21, 2016 8:00 am3616d ago
On March 12, I had the opportunity to participate in the Linn County Democratic Convention for the first time in …
Cory Crowley, guest columnist Guest Columnists Mar. 21, 2016 8:00 am3616d ago
For 10 years, I had the privilege of serving the people of Iowa in Washington working for Sen. Chuck Grassley. …
Brent Gage, guest columnist Guest Columnists Mar. 20, 2016 12:00 pm3616d ago
The Iowa Board of Regents has made affordability and attainability top priorities for the state’s public universities. And for good …
Angi Hoyer and Joy Long, guest columnists
Guest Columnists Mar. 20, 2016 8:00 am3617d ago
As elementary school principals we are aware of schools that have been successful in raising achievement to exceptional levels. We …
Dara Schmidt, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 20, 2016 8:00 am3617d ago
As we hear more and more about how test scores are down and our children are struggling to read, it …
Karla Goettel, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 20, 2016 7:00 am3617d ago
Iowa has gone longer than any other state since raising its minimum wage. On January 1, 2008, the current rate …
Thomas W. Hill, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 20, 2016 7:00 am3617d ago
With a bill to raise the minimum wage in Iowa over a two-year period to $8.75 per hour ($18,200 annually) …
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