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Frederik Norberg Opinion Jul. 30, 2021 9:51 am1663d ago
I am a Democrat because I believe in the Bible: 1 Timothy 6: 17, 18: “Command those who are rich …
David Sherwood Opinion Jul. 30, 2021 9:51 am1663d ago
Those of us concerned over the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Iowa can take some comfort from the words …
Noralee Sherwood
Opinion Jul. 29, 2021 6:07 pm1664d ago
All the news today is about the debate over vaccines. While I strongly support an individual’s right to make decisions …
Rich Hillyer
Opinion Jul. 28, 2021 6:27 pm1665d ago
It’s not surprising that the Iowa Republicans passed a bill that restricts public educators from teaching divisive concepts such as …
Steven Pokorny
Opinion Jul. 28, 2021 6:22 pm1665d ago
How come Iowa can’t have a governor like Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey – one who says it like it is: …
Mary Harstad
Opinion Jul. 27, 2021 3:45 pm1666d ago
Your headline of July 12 claims that Sen. Chuck Grassley is “keeping up” (“Grassley, 87, shows Iowa voters he’s keeping …
George Bergus
Opinion Jul. 27, 2021 3:44 pm1666d ago
War is brutal. Going to war is a decision that should be made only after careful deliberation. The Founding Fathers …
Lori Morris
Opinion Jul. 26, 2021 6:04 pm1667d ago
As someone who has read The Gazette since childhood, I’ve seen many changes over the years, some good, some not …
Tom Haugen
Opinion Jul. 23, 2021 2:54 pm1670d ago
The tragic Miami Beach condo collapse and last winter’s failure of the power grid in Texas demonstrate the catastrophes that …
Rod Courtney
Opinion Jul. 23, 2021 2:53 pm1670d ago
In Iowa and nationwide, the pandemic has understandably dominated headlines. Yet another public health crisis has only worsened in the …
David Duer
Opinion Jul. 23, 2021 2:53 pm1670d ago
Iowa House File 802, passed by Republican lawmakers, took effect on July 1. As a recently retired teacher, I’m concerned …
Jerry Chaffee
Opinion Jul. 23, 2021 2:52 pm1670d ago
It was a very pleasant surprise to read an column in Sunday’s paper, July 18, by Todd Dorman, “Big bucks, …
Jane Cranston
Opinion Jul. 21, 2021 4:34 pm1672d ago
Republicans are stealing Iowa’s right to vote through petty restrictions. Have you ever seen the show “The Floor is Lava?” …
Anthony Robinson
Opinion Jul. 16, 2021 3:02 pm1677d ago
Our country’s founders understood the importance of separating the powers of our government’s three branches. Hence, our Constitution placed the …
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