In many ways, Iowa led the nation during the first world war. This is true in terms of the proportional …
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Allison McNeese Guest Columnists Aug. 22, 2014 5:18 pm4193d ago
In many ways, Iowa led the nation during the first world war. This is true in terms of the proportional …
David Klope Guest Columnists Aug. 22, 2014 5:18 pm4193d ago
The viewer may wonder: Why is Braley grainy in that television ad? In black and white? Why is Ernst pale, …
Shams Ghoneim
Guest Columnists Aug. 22, 2014 5:01 pm4194d ago
The anti-Islam terrorist group ISIS/ISIL continues to spread horror, killing innocents while using and abusing the name of Islam – …
Ray Young Bear
Guest Columnists Aug. 22, 2014 1:36 am4194d ago
‘If I were the owner of the team and I knew there was a name of my team – even …
Patrick Muller
Guest Columnists Sep. 3, 2014 5:10 pm4182d ago
On Saturday, Aug. 15 around a dozen enthusiasts set out from Sykora’s Bakery in Cedar Rapids to photograph the Czech …
Scott Drzycimski
Guest Columnists Aug. 29, 2014 8:19 am4187d ago
We’re all looking for a safe, sound investment that limits our cost today, yet brings a solid return in the …
John S. Westefeld Guest Columnists Aug. 21, 2014 1:00 am4195d ago
The brilliant Robin Williams last week joined the long roster of Americans who have tragically ended their lives by committing …
John Carle Guest Columnists Aug. 20, 2014 1:48 am4196d ago
My hat’s off to opponents of September school start dates for creativity when offering explanations for starting school in early …
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Guest Columnists Aug. 17, 2014 1:00 am4199d ago
What does it mean to be an Iowan? Members of The Gazette Company’s We Create Here initiative recently asked Iowans …
Joe Strathman
Guest Columnists Aug. 15, 2014 5:19 pm4200d ago
The days of summer count down like seconds on a basketball shot clock. Soon, kids will grab their backpacks and …
Kingsley Botchway II
Guest Columnists Aug. 15, 2014 4:43 pm4201d ago
In the wake of the Michael Brown tragedy I grab up my son and hold him tight. I do not …
Rich Patterson
Guest Columnists Aug. 15, 2014 4:42 pm4201d ago
Editor’s Note: An edited version of this column is published in the Sunday, August 17th edition. Richard Holford’s email arrived …
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