I am a grandpa with four grown daughters and nine grandchildren. I’ve been married to the same woman, Sherry, for …
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Richard David Guest Columnists Nov. 1, 2023 5:00 am774d ago
I am a grandpa with four grown daughters and nine grandchildren. I’ve been married to the same woman, Sherry, for …
Cindy Garlock Guest Columnists Nov. 1, 2023 5:00 am774d ago
In the 1830s, Horace Mann fought to establish the first secular public schools. He referred to public education as the …
Tom Vilsack
Guest Columnists Oct. 31, 2023 8:53 am775d ago
As World Food Prize events kicked off to highlight agricultural innovation, efforts to address hunger, and the importance of global …
William C. Jacobson
Guest Columnists Oct. 31, 2023 8:50 am775d ago
As a veteran Cedar Rapids educator, I am voting for the Cedar Rapids school’s bond issue. It benefits all concerned …
Norman Sherman
Guest Columnists Oct. 30, 2023 5:00 am776d ago
Sen. Chuck Grassley recently announced with pride that 20 couples on his payroll have married since he took office.I think …
Laura Steffeck
Guest Columnists Oct. 29, 2023 5:00 am777d ago
As a candidate for the Linn-Mar Community School Board, I’m glad to be able to introduce myself. Thank you for …
Beth DeBoom Guest Columnists Oct. 29, 2023 5:00 am777d ago
With a $220 million bond referendum set to go before voters on Nov. 7, Cedar Rapids Community School District officials …
Justin Foss Guest Columnists Oct. 29, 2023 5:00 am777d ago
I’m Justin Foss and I want to give back to our community by serving on the Linn-Mar Community School Board. …
Kurt Ullrich
Guest Columnists Oct. 29, 2023 5:00 am777d ago
Last week I attended a university homecoming reception, one in which a university’s Class of 1973 was being honored, a …
William Lambers
Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2023 5:00 am778d ago
If the Ghost of Halloween Past were to visit, it would remind us what previous generations have done on Trick-or-treat …
Briana Ingwersen
Guest Columnists Oct. 26, 2023 4:54 pm779d ago
YouthPort is celebrating the 24th annual Lights On Afterschool on Oct. 26. Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event …
Brittania Morey
Guest Columnists Oct. 26, 2023 4:52 pm779d ago
My name is Brittania Morey and I am running for re-election to the Linn-Mar Community School Board. It has been …
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