By Sally Mason —- Universities have a unique distinction as safe havens for the free and open exchange of ideas …
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By Sally Mason —- Universities have a unique distinction as safe havens for the free and open exchange of ideas …
By Patrick DePalma —- I am in favor of protecting both sides of the river. However, I believe we should …
By Rick Berman —- When a company advertises a great product at an unbelievably low price, then tries to sell …
By Dr. Martin Wiesenfeld —- Finding the right and best possible health care is the first priority for anyone diagnosed …
By John K. Sorensen — The Iowa Legislature is considering a bill that would allow financial institutions to conduct raffles …
By Gretchen Reeh-Robinson —- I thank the Iowa Board of Regents – voting to raise tuition for college students re-connects …
By Peter S. Fisher —- The floods of 2008 persuaded Cedar Rapids leaders that they need to build levees and …
By Richard Couch —– Newspaper articles on educational subjects are filled with listings of cuts in teacher positions, cuts in …
By Bruce Koeppl —- As AARP has testified before the Iowa Senate Commerce Committee chaired by Sen. Swati Dandekar, D-Marion, …
By Laurie Tulchin —- The advertisement for Dick Schwab’s Celebration Barn, thinly disguised as a March 29 Gazette editorial piece …
By Randy Van Kooten —– Most Iowans recognize that Iowa’s crop and livestock products play a major role in global …
By Jeff M. Fettig —– As a CEO of an American company, I hear too often that we used to …
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