No one would ever accuse Althea Cole of supporting labor, but in shilling for railroad companies, she gets her facts …
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No one would ever accuse Althea Cole of supporting labor, but in shilling for railroad companies, she gets her facts …
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) serves a vital law enforcement role. Their budget has been stagnant since 2014. We …
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is considering an ordinance that purportedly offers safety assurance to the citizens of Linn …
My heart was filled with gratitude on Thanksgiving morning as I read the article, “Living on the Streets,” by Elijah …
I’ve lived in small-town Iowa my entire life and have always loved the sense of community and pace of life …
According to Cedar Rapids School Board member Dexter Merschbrock, an employee’s or applicant’s religious affiliation now needs to be scrutinized. …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
Everywhere you go nowadays, comes another story of how divided we are in this country. By class, by politics, by …
Thank you Parcrest neighbors! Thanks to our Parcrest Neighborhood donations, we exceeded our goal of providing 26 Thanksgiving food baskets …
Kudos to the writers of recent columns and letters to the editor protesting Gov. Kim Reynolds’ attempt to divert tax …
A recent Gazette community letter suggests that The Gazette has somehow become a tool of the country’s political left wing. …
Guest columnist David Duer, Nov. 29, maligned public money going to private schools. He notes that we already have “school …
I commend The Gazette’s first installment on homelessness in your community (“People living on the streets in Linn County skyrockets …
Iowa Public Radio is a mainstay for me, not only for local and national news, but for the international programs …
Your front page Thanksgiving story “Living on the streets” leaves me struggling to write. The large color photo of Johnny …
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