After seeing the commotion regarding Gary Dolphin’s comments, I felt compelled to write this letter. As someone who grew up …
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After seeing the commotion regarding Gary Dolphin’s comments, I felt compelled to write this letter. As someone who grew up …
A recent editorial page cartoon (Lisa Benson, Feb. 22) had a cute but simplistic meme with Bernie Sanders floating balloons …
The first things I would like to say about Bernie Sanders are: He is a brilliant person and I believe …
Everyone seems to be complaining about how our nation, state, county and city are being governed. Why not, instead of …
I thought a recent editorial cartoon (Lisa Benson, Feb. 22) showing Bernie Sanders releasing balloons of free stuff like an …
On Aug. 24, 2017, The Gazette published a letter from yours truly explaining how the ridiculously high property tax bill …
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A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
Right now, state lawmakers are planning ways to save money, generate revenue and make Iowans’ lives better. But what if …
State legislators like Ashley Hinson tout Iowa’s No. 1 U.S. ranking in graduation rates as a sign the Republican policy …
Sen. Joe Bolkcom’s guest column was a great template for beginning the discussion on legalization, regulation and taxation of marijuana …
I own a small business in Iowa City, and I am concerned about the effects that the Health Insurance Tax …
I found the recent new article in regard to Gerald Belz was a horrible insult to a grieving mom and …
Facts do not support assertions that biofuels negatively impact habitat or water quality (‘Third generation farm owner questions ethanol,” Feb. …
All individuals involved in the making of rules regarding seclusion and/or restraint of disruptive students should be required to spend …
As a volunteer with the RISE Program (Reintegration Initiative for Safety and Empowerment), I work directly with Iowans with a …
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