By Ralph Russell —- During the campaign, I have heard numerous complaints from residents regarding the lack of communication on …
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By Ralph Russell —- During the campaign, I have heard numerous complaints from residents regarding the lack of communication on …
By Susie Weinacht —- Communication is critical to building trust. The concerns I hear most aren’t about fraud or corruption. …
By Chuck Swore —- As a member of the current Cedar Rapids City Council, I did support the extension of …
By Mohammed Farraj Alshehri —- The U.S.-Saudi relationship has been founded on mutual respect, since the reign of King Abdulaziz …
By Shannon Krone —– Remember the line “keeping up with the Joneses”? Well, today, the “Joneses” are just trying to keep …
By Patrick S. Jury —- As Congress contemplates comprehensive tax reform, Iowa bank lobbyists see a great opportunity to feather …
By Bob Elliott —- After the last few weeks of retrospectives, I’m further convinced that the assassination of President John …
By Leslee Sandberg —- Who among us is among the most vulnerable for food security – knowing when their next …
By Gary L. Maydew —- “We gather together … ” Iowans will be gathering with relatives and friends all across …
By Teresa Opheim —– Dan Specht, a MacGregor farmer, conservationist and beloved member of Practical Farmers of Iowa, died this …
By James C. Larew —– Iowa’s Republican Party, reflecting national trends, is transforming itself from the Party of Abraham Lincoln …
Editor’s note: Jeff Tourdot is the Linn County outreach specialist overseeing assistance for those applying for health care insurance under …
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