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Keith Rippy Guest Columnists Mar. 14, 2023 12:14 pm79d ago
Keeping Iowa’s eight CBCs modeled after small businesses, governed by individuals closest to the communities they serve will continue excellent results
Laura E. Goddard Guest Columnists Mar. 13, 2023 12:23 pm80d ago
Dear Gov. Kim Reynolds, I am an Iowan. I have lived my whole life in the state of Iowa. My …
Susan Patterson Plank
Guest Columnists Mar. 13, 2023 8:59 am80d ago
Basis for public notices remains as important as ever
Guest Columnists Mar. 13, 2023 6:00 am80d ago
A lady of the evening with a venereal disease has more decency than Rupert Murdoch and Fox News personalities. She …
Guest Columnists Mar. 13, 2023 12:00 am80d ago
The darkness held shades of ever darker shadow, and the shadows streamed into the residence floor where the homeless men …
David Wendell
Guest Columnists Mar. 13, 2023 12:00 am80d ago
March 20 marks the 95th birthday of Fred McFeely Rogers, otherwise known as Mr. Rogers from the public television series, …
Richard Curphey Guest Columnists Mar. 13, 2023 12:00 am80d ago
Amid The Gazette’s legislative headlines this year, one story has yet to rise: Iowa’s Legislature must act to raise Medicaid …
Matt Whitaker and David Safavian Guest Columnists Mar. 12, 2023 9:30 pm81d ago
We can all agree that government has two jobs: keep us safe and increase economic opportunity for all. Legislation by …
John Hendrickson
Guest Columnists Mar. 8, 2023 10:13 am85d ago
Since assuming office, Gov. Kim Reynolds has placed a priority on fiscally conservative policies, with pro-growth tax reforms and prudent …
Nicholas Johnson
Guest Columnists Mar. 8, 2023 6:00 am85d ago
Following a concert, a member of the audience approached the pianist, gushing “I’d give anything to play like that.” To …
Sam Helmick
Guest Columnists Mar. 7, 2023 8:24 am86d ago
Recommendations in the Governor’s reorganization bill (HSB126) give me serious concerns as an active voter and library worker. Proposals to …
Talia Meidlinger and V Fixmer-Oraiz
Guest Columnists Mar. 7, 2023 8:22 am86d ago
As queer leaders in our community, we are using our voices, our lived experiences, and our roles to speak against …
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