Like many others in our community, I am sick and tired of negativity in politics. It’s been my experience over …
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Community letters give readers a chance to weigh in on a wide array of issues, political campaigns and content published in The Gazette. Letters are limited to 250 words, not including the headline, author and hometown, and are evaluated based on local relevance, quality and accuracy. Read more about our editorial process here.
Like many others in our community, I am sick and tired of negativity in politics. It’s been my experience over …
I’m consistently hearing about IPERS, the pension system for public employees in Iowa. People are telling me they are worried …
Joel Miller is the wrong choice for the Linn County Board of Supervisors. Miller stated he opposed the addition of …
Can’t we celebrate both Columbus and indigenous people? Was there no looting, violence, slavery or disease before the Europeans arrived? …
Eastern Iowa Oral Surgery is looking to change the life of a veteran or active duty military person. Nominations will …
Recently I questioned Auditor Joel Miller about the more than 500 people who believed they had voted by submitting the …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
I have a friend who works with Medicaid recipients, low income and people with disabilities. My question: ‘How has Medicaid …
Contrary to claims by my opponent, I have supported legislation that would crack down on welfare and Medicaid fraud. I …
Johnson and Cedar County voters have an important opportunity to fix two big disasters Republicans have created for the sick, …
My first time learning of Christopher Peters was through a Facebook notification that showed up on my phone back in …
Eric Gjerde is exactly what the people of Marion, Robins, Cedar Rapids, and Hiawatha need. Instead of paying lip service …
I have long been an environmental voter as I believe that without a sustainable planet as a strong foundation, all …
Americans for Prosperity, the Koch brothers political arm, has endorsed Rod Blum as a ‘policy champion”. Given that Americans for …
I have not previously written a letter but felt driven to write at this time for a cause: a person …
© 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved.
Daily Newsletters