There is frustration in rural Iowa! How would you city folks like it if there was little regulation of siting …
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Chris Petersen, guest columnist News Apr. 26, 2015 12:00 pm3852d ago
There is frustration in rural Iowa! How would you city folks like it if there was little regulation of siting …
Ken Rizer and Dan Kelley, guest columnists Guest Columnists Apr. 25, 2015 1:00 pm3853d ago
At times it can seem like there is nothing Democrats and Republicans can agree on. That is why, when opportunities …
John Sorensen, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Apr. 24, 2015 1:44 pm3853d ago
The impact of tax-exempt organizations on tax revenues needed to fund our schools, roads, defense and other priorities has received …
Mark Smith, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 19, 2015 7:15 pm3828d ago
I am not, I have never been, and I never will be a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council, …
Mike Corrie, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Apr. 30, 2015 1:45 pm3847d ago
Did you know there have been no known marijuana overdoses in medical history? Cigarettes, alcohol, and prescription drugs kill far …
Rod Blum, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Apr. 23, 2015 4:27 pm3854d ago
It’s hard to believe, but it’s already been over three months since I began serving as your Congressman for the …
Jeremy Rosen and Laurie Schipper, guest columnists Guest Columnists Apr. 22, 2015 2:04 pm3855d ago
If you were concerned about someone harming you or your family, why should you have to think twice about calling …
Shannon Ramsay, guest columnist Guest Columnists Apr. 22, 2015 12:47 pm3856d ago
Environmental issues may seem overwhelming on a global scale. Wildlife extinction, loss of habitat, climate change and natural disasters such …
Mark Edwards, guest columnist
News Apr. 21, 2015 4:00 pm3856d ago
Letter submitted to Iowa Utilities Board related to the Bakken Pipeline: I waited to submit my comments so as to …
Kristi Greif, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Apr. 21, 2015 12:00 pm3857d ago
I am a resident of Cedar Rapids, born and raised. This city has been good to me. The attitude of …
Gazette Writers Circle
Guest Columnists Apr. 19, 2015 8:00 am3859d ago
This month, Writers Circle members met to discuss what should be the question, ‘What is the 21st century mission for …
Abby Martin, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Apr. 19, 2015 3:00 am3859d ago
Homelessness is an issue in Cedar Rapids. It may not be as visible as in larger cities; however it exists …
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