First, I want to congratulate David Benson on a job well done as superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School …
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Mick Starcevich, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 25, 2015 12:14 am3943d ago
First, I want to congratulate David Benson on a job well done as superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School …
Scott Drzycimski, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 26, 2015 2:17 pm3942d ago
The Cedar Rapids Schools are at critical transition in leadership. As a young student in the district, I was well …
Drew Klein, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 24, 2015 12:15 am3944d ago
Just when we were getting some relief at the gas pump, some are calling on the Legislature to hike the …
Madeline Trachta, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 24, 2015 12:10 am3944d ago
Jan. 27, Holocaust Memorial Day, is both the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland and …
Patti Ruff, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 23, 2015 7:33 am3945d ago
The first order of business for the Legislature this year should be to set basic state aid for schools, called …
Leonard Larson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 23, 2015 7:30 am3945d ago
Our Story County farmland has been in my family since 1854. My great grandfather, grandfather, and father fought to protect …
Paula Mitchell, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 22, 2015 12:15 am3946d ago
We all have a housing story. Perhaps you know a recent college graduate trying to find a place to stake …
Lori Parsons, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 21, 2015 8:19 am3947d ago
We in Iowa work hard to protect our health, and that of children, older adults and others, by eating right, …
Nialle Sylvan, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 20, 2015 12:15 am3948d ago
There will be a public hearing today concerning historic landmark designation for the cottages at 608 and 610 S. Dubuque …
Stephen Black Wolf, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 18, 2015 9:09 am3950d ago
This past November, I was involved in a serious automobile accident in Belle Plaine. My memories of the aftermath of …
Rachael Selmeski, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 18, 2015 12:20 am3950d ago
Can marijuana really have medical benefits, and what is Iowa doing to help individuals that need it? When I watch …
Nicholas Johnson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 18, 2015 12:10 am3950d ago
I can understand someone being a fan of high school football. Students know the players sitting with them in class. Parents …
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