Conservatives have a history of using racially charged language, but there has been ample evidence of over-the-top racism since an …
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Conservatives have a history of using racially charged language, but there has been ample evidence of over-the-top racism since an …
We have an abundant amount of affordable, clean and efficient wind power, yet when driving the rural highways, you will …
I usually enjoy Todd Dorman’s column but today (June 12) it was especially good. After reading and hearing every day …
The first week in April, the Obama Administration announced with much fanfare that the unemployment rate had dropped from 9.8 …
I couldn’t agree more with The Gazette’s June 12 editorial “Signs of Progress.” I remember that terrible day in 2008 …
Recent news articles indicate that life expectancy in the United States has reached an all-time high. Exceptions to this general …
I’ll support U.S. Rep. Ron Paul at the Ames Straw Poll for president on Aug. 13. At a time when …
The Gazette’s June 17 editorial (“Property tax fairness with balance”) on competing property tax plans at the Iowa Capitol is …
It’s fantastic to read the June 11 story about urban growth when much of our news is focused on the …
I attended the first meeting of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the county conservation board held in Independence …
The Cedar Valley Running Association is sorry that we had to change the Alliant Energy Fifth Season course this year. …
In addition to leadership in the agricultural industry, Iowa now has an opportunity to be a leader in clean, renewable …
Turtles are in danger of becoming extinct. What does this mean for us? Turtles are responsible for maintaining the ecosystem …
To say a simple thank you is not sufficient for the effect of your newspaper’s May 26 article about putting …
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