Many high school students do not get to witness the political process first hand; however, Iowa Girls State provided me …
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Sruthi Palaniappan, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jul. 6, 2015 7:00 am3875d ago
Many high school students do not get to witness the political process first hand; however, Iowa Girls State provided me …
Anne Gruenewald and Susan Dreyfus, guest columnists Guest Columnists Jul. 5, 2015 6:00 am3876d ago
A sunny day in New Wellington brings the sounds of hammering, sawing and the beeping of construction trucks backing up. …
Justin Wasson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jul. 5, 2015 5:30 am3876d ago
If you are considering moving and are looking for an affordable, friendly environment, Cedar Rapids offers just that in the …
Gazette Writers Circle
Guest Columnists Jul. 5, 2015 5:00 am3876d ago
Members of The Gazette Writers Circle met in June to discuss whether and how police militarization is affecting us locally. …
Paul Pate, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jul. 4, 2015 12:00 pm3877d ago
Across our great nation, the Fourth of July weekend will be a time for fireworks, parades and barbecues. My hope …
Steffen Schmidt, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jul. 3, 2015 9:00 am3878d ago
There is a movement in the United States to make speech ‘safe,” especially for students. My friend the influential writer …
Robert Krol, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jul. 1, 2015 3:00 am3881d ago
Most politicians and transportation interest groups claim that America’s infrastructure is in bad shape. At a recent House Ways and …
Nate Matherson, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jul. 7, 2015 6:51 pm3874d ago
Student loans are a huge issue in Iowa and in the United States. According to the Institute for College Access …
Guest Columnists Jun. 28, 2015 8:57 am3883d ago
Over time, most people find their niche – a skill or gift they possess that can contribute to society. Perhaps …
Guest Columnists Jun. 28, 2015 7:00 am3883d ago
We’re taking a good deal of space in today’s paper to announce some changes to The Gazette. Why? We feel …
Jim Burke, publisher
Guest Columnists Jun. 28, 2015 7:00 am3883d ago
Hello, my name is Jim Burke and I am the newly named president of Iowa SourceMedia Group. As president, I …
Zachary Michael Jack, guest columnist
News Jun. 29, 2015 11:11 am3882d ago
This time of year we Midwesterners brace ourselves, though not necessarily for the reasons one might think. Where we live, …
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