About 50 years ago, snow fences were a common sight in winter along our roads. Over the years, they have …
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About 50 years ago, snow fences were a common sight in winter along our roads. Over the years, they have …
More than 3 million Americans have epilepsy or a seizure disorder. November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and I am …
The election of far-right Republicans will result in at least some of following: More unnecessary wars: Iran; North Korea. And …
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance and the fact is that we the people have gone to sleep on …
Voices clamoring for term limits speak from shortsightedness, ignorance, irresponsibility and laziness. Our founders intended for our electorate to be …
Kudos to all the music teachers and students this past week who participated in honor choirs, honor bands, All-State music …
Scenario: A person is driving his car into Cedar Rapids on Interstate 380 from 200 miles away and is getting …
Last summer my job was outsourced. Fortunately, I was able to find another job quickly but, there was still a …
The constitutional illegality of the state forcing American citizens to endure sexual assault to board a plane should alarm normal …
Is Cedar Rapids getting a bad reputation because of speed cameras? What a ridiculous, absurd concept. We should be thankful …
The Democrats, in their hubris, overreached in socializing America’s government. Voters reacted. I support The Gazette’s call for better disclosure …
When I read the review of the NAACP 68th Annual Freedom Banquet titled “All jazzed up,” I was sorely disappointed. …
In response to Kelly Brown (Nov. 17 letter), prayer is allowed in public schools. Students can pray at the flagpole …
George Bush’s America includes waterboarding three known terrorists to keep our country safe. Barack Obama’s America includes touching old ladies, …
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