The corn ethanol mandate isn’t working, and it’s time we all acknowledged this fact. It’s common for people to misunderstand …
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.
Isaac Orr, guest columnist News Sep. 9, 2015 7:01 am3810d ago
The corn ethanol mandate isn’t working, and it’s time we all acknowledged this fact. It’s common for people to misunderstand …
Pramod Dwivedi, guest columnist Guest Columnists Sep. 9, 2015 7:02 am3810d ago
In response to The Gazette’s Aug. 20 article ‘CDC study: Smokers have misconceptions about quitline effectiveness”, Linn County Public Health …
Mike Prior, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 1, 2015 6:00 am3818d ago
Iowa’s visionary leadership in renewable energy, started decades ago, makes the state an attractive market for innovation and wind energy …
John Clemens, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 1, 2015 6:00 am3818d ago
Barbara Green’s guest column of Aug. 24, regarding the Marion Public Library, contains several factual errors. The author states that …
Robert Mershon, Gazette Writers Circle
Guest Columnists Aug. 31, 2015 7:00 am3819d ago
It is easy for those whose number of decades lived is uncomfortably close to our shoe size to complain about …
Melissa Glasser, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Aug. 30, 2015 6:30 am3820d ago
When our family relocated to Iowa, I sold my veterinary practice in West Virginia. Our younger son was born here …
George Abouassaly, guest columnist Guest Columnists Aug. 30, 2015 6:30 am3820d ago
Pick up a newspaper, or turn on any news channel and you can quickly see that we are living in …
Craig Adamson, guest columnist Guest Columnists Aug. 30, 2015 6:30 am3820d ago
Parenting is tough … in case you haven’t noticed. Working 40 plus hours a week to provide food, shelter and …
Elizabeth Wilson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Aug. 30, 2015 6:30 am3820d ago
Linn-Mar School District consists of an outstanding collection of schools, teachers, and students. Our district has always strived to provide …
Clark Weaver, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 4, 2015 11:22 am3815d ago
I am running for the Linn-Mar board of directors. I have had a fulfilling career as a teacher, coach, mentor …
Sondra Nelson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Aug. 30, 2015 6:30 am3820d ago
My goal as a Linn-Mar Board member will be to put students first. As a candidate, I bring the perspective …
Tim Isenberg, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Aug. 30, 2015 6:30 am3820d ago
I am honored to have served Linn-Mar for the past four years on the board of education. One of the …
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