Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings. While that often means a week of food, fun and family, it …
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David A. Janssen, guest columnist Guest Columnists Nov. 29, 2015 8:00 am3729d ago
Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings. While that often means a week of food, fun and family, it …
Joe Sample & Tim Getty, guest columnists Guest Columnists Dec. 3, 2015 2:26 pm3725d ago
In 2015, alone, meal programs served 33,153 meals to more than 4,000 older Iowans who were food insecure, according to …
Leann M. Thrapp, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 29, 2015 7:00 am3729d ago
November’s designation as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month offers Hospice of Mercy an opportunity to raise awareness of the …
Raymond J. Keating, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 28, 2015 6:00 am3730d ago
The 2016 Democratic presidential candidates wrapped up their second debate recently. While there was plenty of discussion about the economy …
Newman Abuissa, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 27, 2015 7:00 am3731d ago
In times of crisis, our true American identity should shine. As an American immigrant from Syria for 30 years, I …
Michael Burk, Steven Ullestad & Rodger Prois, guest columnists
Guest Columnists Nov. 27, 2015 7:00 am3731d ago
Dear Gov. Branstad, We are writing to encourage you to join those who are willing to welcome refugees from Syria. …
Steffen Schmidt, guest columnist Guest Columnists Nov. 27, 2015 6:00 am3731d ago
My friend Seth McLaughlin of The Washington Times asked me for a Thanksgiving ‘setting the political table” analysis of where …
Joy Philippi, guest columnist News Nov. 27, 2015 3:00 am3731d ago
The fields of America’s breadbasket seem like a long way from the enormous cities dotting the Chinese coast, yet, every …
Thomas J. Pyle, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 25, 2015 5:00 am3733d ago
Here’s a question Iowa’s U.S. Senators and all four Representatives should answer: Do you support raising Hawkeye State gas and …
Dr. Yogesh Shah, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 25, 2015 5:00 am3733d ago
I have dedicated my career to healthy living and disease prevention, specifically the prevention of cognitive decline diseases such as …
Brad Buck, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 24, 2015 5:00 am3734d ago
Cedar Rapids is a wonderful place to learn, work, and live. As a person who is returning to the area …
Ann Byrne, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Nov. 23, 2015 9:00 am3735d ago
Every day as a nurse, I deal with challenges of not enough resources, not enough time and precious lives on …
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