Linda Scarth, guest columnist The many stories about water and pollution, climate, weather, fracking, war and politics should startle people …
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Linda Scarth, guest columnist The many stories about water and pollution, climate, weather, fracking, war and politics should startle people …
One answer to the issue of funding water-quality solutions is right in front of us: Tax the pollutants. The pollutants …
Last week, the University of Iowa’s Housing and Dining division told the Board of Regents it is phasing in higher …
Floor Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Mr. President, by now …
The Gazette Editorial opinion on filling the Supreme Court vacancy missed several important points. President Barack Obama should nominate someone …
During my 30 years in the U.S. Senate, I had occasion to vote on many Supreme Court judges. I voted …
I had a very interesting conversation recently with radio host Trent Rice. We were marveling and puzzling about Donald Trump’s …
‘Cricket Hollow Zoo violations ‘pervasive,’ judge finds”, reads a Gazette front page headline (Feb. 12). In that case, a judge …
I’ve sometimes disagreed publicly with decisions made by Iowa City’s City Council. This past Tuesday night wasn’t one of those …
As Iowa City’s leaders and many citizens are working hard to make our community a leader in sustainability, members of …
Tower Terrace Road is a significant transportation arterial and commercial corridor across the northern part of our metropolitan region. 2040 …
The Iowa Attorney General’s Office is pursuing legislation in the General Assembly which would assist their efforts in surveying law …
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