The primaries are fast approaching and I encourage you to vote for Breanna Oxley in the open seat for District …
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The primaries are fast approaching and I encourage you to vote for Breanna Oxley in the open seat for District …
Do we really need to have Jim Houser back on the Board of Supervisors? His “re-elect” signs are out of …
Why is it so hard for people to live with joy and love instead of misery and hate? This question …
There is a movement growing in popularity and spreading like the weeds we’ve been taught to clear. It’s called “No …
I am glad to read that the Democrats are pledging to reform the caucuses. Call me skeptical, though. Clearly any …
I have two healthy children, and great relationships with my mom and my mother-in law. A family member selflessly volunteered …
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A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
It’s heartening to read that Cedar Rapids has begun to do its part to help Ukrainian refugees, thereby alleviating some …
A federal student loan forgiveness plan is unforgivable on many levels. Sure, times have changed, but principles should not. When …
I’m not a person that dwells in politics much but I’ve got a dear friend running for Linn County Supervisor. …
In early 2016, as Senate Judiciary Committee chairman, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley refused to allow our elected representatives to even …
I dedicated over 40 years of my life to Linn County Conservation and continue to advocate for the preservation of …
Back in college my typography professor once told me that “The greatest thing in the world is the alphabet. In …
Friday, May 6 is Childcare Provider Appreciation Day. It isn’t a national day off work holiday, but it is a …
On June 7, Republican voters will go to the polls to select a candidate to represent the Republican Party for …
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