I was at a listening post event recently in which state Rep. Ashley Hinson spoke and responded to questions. I …
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I was at a listening post event recently in which state Rep. Ashley Hinson spoke and responded to questions. I …
Be aware that in their great wisdom Iowa Republican legislators have worked to bury deep within a voter-restricting bill, House …
It’s time for Congress to lay down their arms in their ever-present political posturing skirmishes. Why not expend their energies …
Why are wild animals still being used in circuses? Ringling Brothers is out of business because the public is learning …
Dogs Forever of Iowa, a local nonprofit rescue and shelter, joins with other area animal welfare organizations in supporting the …
I continue to be concerned about the potential changing of the judicial nominating commissions. These changes will inject even more …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
As you may know, the United States gives foreign aid to other countries less fortunate than ours. My issue with …
Thank you for calling attention to the importance of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to prevent cancer (‘Don’t wait to …
The city of Cedar Rapids can’t have it both ways. A traffic camera enforcement program that it has claimed will …
Iowans have a unique position in the presidential nominating process. Frequently, issues beginning here are later implemented by the White …
Why would Gov. Kim Reynolds, when visited by U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, insist on a closed-door meeting to strategize …
A recent Gazette headline indicated lawmakers are looking to ‘boost” animal cruelty laws. For years, I and others have advocated …
On March 9 I had breakfast at Perkins Restaurant. As I was leaving a little boy, about age 8, came …
We all can agree bonding with an infant or adopted child is vital to the well-being of the child and …
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