I read with interest Norman Sherman’s column, “When is a Coach’s Pay Too Much?” Without wading into the issue of …
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I read with interest Norman Sherman’s column, “When is a Coach’s Pay Too Much?” Without wading into the issue of …
I don’t understand why politicians think it is their duty to legislate our children’s lives. Are all of our memories …
On Wednesday, June 21, the Iowa High School Athletic Association announced that their media rights holder, Iowa High School Sports …
Was it inappropriate for trans activists to go topless at the White House? That probably fits with the definition in …
To the Marion community, I am honored to announce my candidacy to represent Marion’s Ward 2 in the upcoming November …
The Cedar Rapids Gazette is celebrating 140 years of service to the community. For approximately 50 of those years, we …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
Bruce Lear lured me into reading his opinion about so-called school vouchers with a story about dumpster fires and Roseanne …
There is a belief that all viewpoints matter and everybody’s opinion should be heard. I disagree. Back in my high …
Many Republican senators, including both from Iowa, have not read the latest Trump federal indictment, though several proceeded to defend …
Bob Vander Plaats is calling for the removal of the three Iowa Supreme Court justices who upheld abortion rights saying, …
The Iowa Legislature recently passed into law a bill that settles disputes within the executive branch by “arbitration” without recourse …
I’m baffled by administrators’ latest decision to slash Robert A. Lee (RAL)’s hours, because the pool provides safe indoor swimming …
If I could write a letter to Kim Reynolds that she would actually read, I would tell her how horrified …
This week we marked Flag Day, when we honor the symbol of the United States of America, long recognized around …
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