A cancer diagnosis can be devastating – physically, socially, emotionally, spiritually and financially. It can isolate its victims, place stress …
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Chirantan Ghosh, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:21 am3598d ago
A cancer diagnosis can be devastating – physically, socially, emotionally, spiritually and financially. It can isolate its victims, place stress …
Ron Corbett, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:23 am3598d ago
During my six years as mayor, I have talked frequently about Cedar Rapids being ‘open for business.” This means as …
Dee Baird, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:20 am3598d ago
I would like to express my gratitude to the community for supporting the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance in our …
Vickie Clark, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:51 am3598d ago
Grassroots movements have a place in helping to move communities forward to greater and better practices and policies in dealing …
Anne Gruenewald, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:24 am3598d ago
In 2016, the divide in Cedar Rapids between kids doing well and kids falling behind will continue to grow. For …
LaSheila Yates, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:22 am3598d ago
In thinking about the opportunities ahead me for the new year, I’m excited, that as a Louisiana native, I can …
Chris Lynch, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:23 am3598d ago
As we look forward to 2016, I hope to see significant progress in the following areas: Strategic Plan: We need …
Brad Buck, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:21 am3598d ago
In the Cedar Rapids Community School District we are focused on innovation and continuous improvement. More specifically, we want to …
Mick Starcevich, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:21 am3598d ago
Someone very wise once said that the key to the present is the past. Well, 2016 marks the college’s 50th …
LaTasha DeLoach, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:23 am3598d ago
‘We don’t want equality for our children; we want equity.” As a school board member over the past few months, …
Nancy Quellhorst, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:22 am3598d ago
Rapidly changing technology, economic undulations, and demographic shifts are impacting everyone, and they provide opportunity for our organization. Our members …
Brooks Landon, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Dec. 30, 2015 8:00 am3603d ago
Words matter. As an English Professor I know this. Indeed, this is hardly specialized knowledge. Most of us know this. …
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