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While I was in the dentist’s office a while back, I was talking to an older fellow who was bemoaning …
When did it become wrong to love America? When did it become wrong to speak well of it? When did …
Thank you so much for your paper. I am 89 years old, up at 4:30 or 5 a.m. and the …
I read with great interest the proposed changes in the state government reorganization plan regarding the Attorney General having jurisdiction …
Marion’s police chief is once again crying wolf over red light runners and speeders. Council member Steve Jensen was quoted …
I always call my son, Chad, on his birthday with the same message. His mom, Robin, was at the hospital …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
I’m an original Cedar Rapidian, born and raised here, and a life long resident. Something to be proud of until …
When elected to represent a group of people, it is important to remember that one was elected to represent all …
With reference to the Jan. 27 Basketball Notebook: The wiping out of Hugh Leffingwell’s 71-year scoring record at Marion by …
During Mike Pence’s visit to Cedar Rapids he said, “Every day we are told that not only do we have …
I’m sorry that Stan Pidima (Letter to the editor, Feb. 20) hasn’t been having delivery of his paper going well. …
Everyone should read and heed Saturday’s column by Debbie Koopman “They Can Still Talk about Politics with Politeness and Civility.” …
None of the Marengo fire stories that I have seen go into whether or not it is even possible to …
I recently (3 weeks ago) subscribed to The Gazette for home delivery. In this short amount of time, the delivery …
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