‘It’s the economy, stupid.” A straightforward statement and a winning one attributed to James Carville in the 1992 election that …
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‘It’s the economy, stupid.” A straightforward statement and a winning one attributed to James Carville in the 1992 election that …
We watch with frustration as some politicians, once elected, bind themselves with special interest groups or lobbyists for their own …
Adam Sullivan’s Aug. 30 column is a rational take on the termination of Jeff Klinzman by Kirkwood Community College. Klinzman …
‘Have You No Sense of Decency” were the words spoken to Sen. Joseph McCarthy by Joseph Welch in 1954 at …
Cargill needs to look for a new site for their rail yard. The company should not revisit the Stewart Road …
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, a member of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, recently held a field hearing titled ‘Bridging …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
Are you aware that vaping has become an epidemic among teens? While the rate of teen cigarette smoking is going …
Welcome Lyz Lenz to The Gazette family. Your voice is refreshingly candid, principled and very much needed in these times. …
A trade war is not a win for anybody. It seems that at every obstacle, Trump doubles down. ‘China did …
I am so tired of whiners. Johnny’s mom doesn’t make him clean the bathroom, why should I? Suzie mom doesn’t …
If Abby Finkenauer wants to be reelected to represent our district in the House of Representatives. she ought to be …
In the span of our lifetimes, we see many changes occur. I can recall when garage door openers first came …
I recently attended a potluck picnic for volunteer tutors and students of the Catherine McAuley Center. It was a heartwarming …
Last year, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a dire warning. Prepared by 91 climate scientists …
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