May Cedar Rapids have a prosperous New Year. This trite annual wish could actually be the start of something big, …
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Michael Richards, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 24, 2016 5:00 am3673d ago
May Cedar Rapids have a prosperous New Year. This trite annual wish could actually be the start of something big, …
Gary Ellis, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 24, 2016 5:00 am3673d ago
I am a Republican because … I believe the strength of the nation lies with the individual and that each …
Matthew Covington, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 22, 2016 5:13 pm3674d ago
The recent Powerball jackpot that garnered media headlines across the country was estimated around $1.5 billion. Impressive, and record breaking. …
Brent Siegrist, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 20, 2016 3:47 pm3676d ago
When I look at all of the Republican hopefuls, I see only one candidate who has the right mix of …
Susan Hendershot Guy, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 20, 2016 3:44 pm3676d ago
When I was ordained more than 21 years ago climate change was not an issue that was even remotely in …
Steffen Schmidt, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 21, 2016 2:39 pm3675d ago
Just when you think all the political surprises of 2016 have happened ‘BOOM!” you get hit with a double whammy. …
Bernie Hayes, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 19, 2016 1:42 pm3678d ago
I find it incredible that a significant percentage of fellow conservatives, flocking to Trump’s side as a candidate, overlook the …
Scott Cornish, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 19, 2016 1:40 pm3678d ago
I have been with Van Meter Inc. for nearly two years and as time has passed I’ve seen the employee-owned …
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Guest Columnists Jan. 18, 2016 6:00 am3679d ago
Mark Neary, Writers Circle 2015 was a rough year. Nationally, we had mass shootings on a regular basis; spreading fear …
Mark Jacobs, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 17, 2016 5:00 am3680d ago
Iowa has long been known for being a leader in public education. In fact, the back of the Iowa quarter …
Dan Wiese, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 17, 2016 5:00 am3680d ago
I like old proverbs, saws and adages. They usually contain a grain, or sometimes a ton, of truth. If ever …
Drew Klein, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 17, 2016 5:00 am3680d ago
With over over $19 billion of debt hanging over us – $37 billion when you factor in unfunded pension liabilities …
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