By Dr. James Bell This year everyone is talking – and most have a strong opinion – about changing health …
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By Dr. James Bell This year everyone is talking – and most have a strong opinion – about changing health …
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By Alison Oliver Recently, I was reminded of one of the central themes and struggles in the Harry Potter saga: …
By Brian Fagan Four years ago, the people of Cedar Rapids honored me with their trust by electing me to …
By P.T. Larson Protecting and serving are not exclusively the missions of the Cedar Rapids Police Department. It needs to …
By Erik Camayd-Freixas When the Iowa Department of Human Rights awarded the 2009 Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice …
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By Kathy Rickertsen I have seen Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, describe death panels with the health reform bill, running commercials …
By Cathy Glasson It is clear to me that the debate on health care reform is no longer a discussion …
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By P.T. Larson I’m a lot like that 40-year-old boy from Kiln, Miss., who can’t get enough of playing football! …
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