Our Story County farmland has been in my family since 1854. My great grandfather, grandfather, and father fought to protect …
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Leonard Larson, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 23, 2015 7:30 am4040d 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 am4041d 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 am4042d 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 am4043d 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 am4045d 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 am4045d 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 am4045d ago
I can understand someone being a fan of high school football. Students know the players sitting with them in class. Parents …
Sean Paige, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 18, 2015 12:10 am4045d ago
The sun-kissed state of Arizona seems an obvious place for the solar energy craze to really catch fire. But Arizona’s …
Mark Neary, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 17, 2015 12:15 am4046d ago
In a Dec. 17 Gazette article on the costs of subsidizing six smaller regional airports in Iowa, it was noted …
Chris Edwards, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 15, 2015 3:14 pm4047d ago
As some may now be aware, KCRG-TV9’s signal is no longer available on DIRECTV. Our hope is that DIRECTV can …
George Rickey, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 15, 2015 12:10 am4048d ago
So far, Eastern Iowa Honor Flight has conducted 18 flights and transported 1458 veterans and their guardians to Washington, D.C. …
Rich Patterson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 14, 2015 12:15 am4049d ago
Alliant Energy’s announcement that it will help the Indian Creek Nature Center craft its new building to generate more energy …
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