By Tim Trenkle —- Her toenails were pink but the enamel was chipped and worn. Her tan sandals were torn …
Guest columns are written generally by people in the community, region or state. Most guest columnists have expertise in the subjects and issues they are addressing, and the opinions expressed can be personal or representative of a group. Some columns are requested by Gazette opinion staff, but many are unsolicited. We evaluate the columns based on local relevance, quality and accuracy. Read more about our editorial process here.
The Gazette Opinion Staff Guest Columnists Jun. 1, 2012 12:56 am5007d ago
By Tim Trenkle —- Her toenails were pink but the enamel was chipped and worn. Her tan sandals were torn …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Guest Columnists May. 31, 2012 12:49 am5008d ago
By Shuai Zhang —- In February, Vice President Xi Jinping of China visited Iowa and made a short stop in …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Guest Columnists May. 28, 2012 12:59 am5011d ago
By Gabe Haugland —- Editor’s note: Following are excerpts from Gabe Haugland’s remarks delivered during today’s Memorial Day Service in …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Guest Columnists May. 27, 2012 12:56 am5012d ago
By Frederick “Rick” Miller —- President Barack Obama partisans think his predecessor, George Bush, and Obama are so different. I …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Guest Columnists May. 27, 2012 12:50 am5012d ago
By Catherine Glasson —- National Women’s Health Week, observed May 13-19 this year, empowers and encourages women to make their …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Guest Columnists May. 27, 2012 12:45 am5012d ago
By Joseph Tursi —- Cedar Rapids is in the midst of an unprecedented period of reinvention. Across the city, major …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Guest Columnists May. 26, 2012 12:33 am5013d ago
By W. Doral Kemper —- EDITOR’S NOTE: For more information on the research this article was based on, visit the Journal …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Guest Columnists May. 26, 2012 12:28 am5013d ago
By R Lee Belfield —– Recently, I read Moody’s report on the creditworthiness of our city. No doubt, my reaction …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Guest Columnists May. 25, 2012 12:32 am5014d ago
By John Sheda —- Last week, my youngest granddaughter graduated … from preschool! Yep, she’s ready for the real world. …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Guest Columnists May. 24, 2012 12:58 am5015d ago
By Joe Wilkinson and Doug Harr —- Balancing our country’s demand for oil with our need for wild places has …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Guest Columnists May. 21, 2012 12:59 am5018d ago
By Sandra Bolin-Townes —- For every letter carrier bitten, hundreds of children needlessly suffer the pain and trauma of dog …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Guest Columnists May. 20, 2012 12:56 am5019d ago
By Jeff Jorgensen —- In a recent ABC News interview, President Obama became the first sitting president to announce his …
The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for over 140 years. Support our award-winning, independent journalism with a subscription today.
© 2026 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved.
Subscriber Services
Our Journalists
Sports Desk
Our Columnists
Our Writers
Our Writers
Our Photojournalists
Data
More Gazette
Other Links
