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Born into a life of wealth and privilege, cousins Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt chose lives of public service, recognizing government …
The Iowa mementoes on the shelves of my office in Florida are, of course, agriculture-themed tchotchkes – three carved wooden …
Peter Kennedy Lynda Waddington’s column on Oct. 5 that condemned Joni Ernst’s support of the proposed ‘personhood’ amendment, did indeed …
Johnson County has tremendous potential and I want to continue to bring a unique perspective to the Board of Supervisors. …
Johnson County is among the fastest growing counties in Iowa. We need to manage our growth in a way that …
It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly two years since we ‘broke ground” on the renovations to what’s now the …
Four years ago, it was hard for anyone – citizen or employee – to find financial information about Johnson County. …
Americans are in the same situation as the Hong Kong protesters, they just don’t realize it (or don’t care). Protesters …
For most adults, when we think of a playground, we picture kids on swings, swooshing down slides and climbing all …
Jon Stravers I just finished reading an article in The Gazette (9/7/2014) about ‘Sharing the load – Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction …
Many may not be aware that October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, but most people have been impacted by …
Americans protect what we value with safety measures and extra security. In Iowa we have a long history of fair …
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