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On a beautiful sunny Sunday, my wife and I drove to Backbone beach for a walk to enjoy the scenery. …
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Those involved with Alliant’s consideration to develop land near The Eastern Iowa Airport need a refresher course in Urban Planning. …
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A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
I must confess, not in my wildest imagination would I have believed that when the Trump Nova of Stars (House, …
Where is Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks? Hiding somewhere so she doesn’t have to hear the real opinions of the constituents she’s …
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I am weary of people like Kim Davis who feign religious persecution to defend an absurd belief system, for what? …
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Securing the border and enforcing our laws are not just political slogans. They are essential to preserve public safety and …
Sometimes the truth hurts. It should, because that is how things are corrected and made right. Too many Americans have …
I grew up in a Democrat household. My dad was a strong union man who believed in the virtues of …
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