Public safety is one of the most important functions of government. As city manager of Cedar Rapids, I am concerned …
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Public safety is one of the most important functions of government. As city manager of Cedar Rapids, I am concerned …
I’m now doing Canadian CTV every week. So, I’ve had to synthesize and project politics a lot because if Americans …
Dawn Brouwers, guest columnist We have all seen people stationed at busy intersections asking for help. As someone who works …
With our leading role in the 2016 primary election, Iowans are being confronted with a variety of policy issues. We …
The Cedar Rapids Public Library is a vital part of our city and every day helps to transform the lives …
After some early dithering, Senator Grassley has announced that he will not allow the Senate to consider any person nominated …
Just when I thought I’d reached the saturation point of outrage over Gov. Terry Branstad’s idea of turning over the …
The welfare of over 15,000 Iowa dogs rests in the hands of our lawmakers! Two identical bills, SF502 and HSB560, …
Since 2013 Cedar Rapids has been working hard to make well-being a way of life in our community through the …
On Jan. 21, The Gazette published a column, ‘Confederate flag honors black soldiers, too,” by economist Walter Williams. As history …
This publisher’s note is part of our 2016 editorial focus, Building blocks: Working together to make our communities great places …
United Way of East Central Iowa recognizes volunteering as vital to improving our communities. By sharing their time and skills, …
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