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Guest columns are written generally by people in the community, region or state. Most guest columnists have expertise in the subjects and issues they are addressing, and the opinions expressed can be personal or representative of a group. Some columns are requested by Gazette opinion staff, but many are unsolicited. We evaluate the columns based on local relevance, quality and accuracy. Read more about our editorial process here.

Support high school journalism education

Kyle Phillips, guest columnist Guest Columnists Sep. 10, 2015 10:35 am3714d ago

The beginning of the academic year is when schools garner a large number of ink and column inches in local …

Let’s hear our next president’s views on poverty

Angela Rachidi, guest columnist Guest Columnists Sep. 8, 2015 8:00 am3716d ago

Each September, the U.S. Census Bureau releases data from the Annual Social and Economic Supplement of the Current Population Survey. …

Work to prevent suicide

John Westefeld, guest columnist

Guest Columnists Sep. 8, 2015 6:00 am3716d ago

The week of Sept. 7 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Thus, I …

Support Cedar Rapids library levy request

Joe Lock, guest columnist

Guest Columnists Sep. 7, 2015 7:00 am3717d ago

More than 3,000 signatures in three weeks to support the highest used library in the state! We want to share …

Let’s get America working again

Rod Blum, guest columnist

Guest Columnists Sep. 7, 2015 6:00 am3717d ago

Labor Day is a day we celebrate and honor the contributions of all hard working Americans to the prosperity and …

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE: ED RABER

Ed Raber, guest columnist

Guest Columnists Sep. 6, 2015 7:00 am3718d ago

I am seeking to serve as a Kirkwood Community College Trustee to bring my experience in workforce development, community planning, …

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE: LORRAINE WILLIAMS

Lorraine Williams, guest columnist Guest Columnists Sep. 6, 2015 7:00 am3718d ago

As the incumbent trustee for District 4 on the Kirkwood Community College board of directors, I would appreciate your vote …

MARION INDEPENDENT: JILL HANSEN

Jill Hansen, guest columnist Guest Columnists Sep. 6, 2015 6:00 am3718d ago

I have been asked why I want to run for the Marion Independent School District Board and the answer is …

MARION INDEPENDENT: SHELLY PEARSON

Shelly Pearson, guest columnist

Guest Columnists Sep. 6, 2015 6:00 am3718d ago

My name is Shelly Pearson. I am rerunning for Marion Independent school board and I am asking for your vote …

MARION INDEPENDENT: DAVID LAW

David Law, guest columnist

Guest Columnists Sep. 6, 2015 6:00 am3718d ago

Preschool education is an important investment. Students who attend preschool perform better on standardized tests and have fewer behavioral problems …