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I was a police officer for 24 years in Indiana. Police are like Marines – once a Marine, always a …
Republicans have characterized themselves as the party of fiscal management. Instead they have become the party of negligence. Our state …
Good luck to citizens having ash trees cut down in their parking area who have the expectation of getting a …
The thing that makes the United States different from other countries – our Constitution – is under attack. America has …
The well-written true story of Fred Abdnour’s journey from Syria to the United States via Mexico and Canada warmed my …
After applying for a veteran’s designation on my Iowa driver’s license renewal, I was told that I do not qualify …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
It was a terrific accomplishment for city leaders to obtain significant federal funding toward Cedar River flood protection structures. However, …
Over 80 percent of farmers voted for the current President. Why? As of today’s markets, corn prices are down 80 …
I hate to witness what I fear may be the decline of football as America’s favorite sport. But I suppose …
President Donald Trump claims that he can pardon himself. Here are some troubling implications: the president can break any law …
In reference to James Larew’s comment about whether Fred Hubbell’s being wealthy should or should not qualify him from running …
I have done some easy things to help make the world better. Now to tackle a difficult thing. One of …
I don’t care what political party you are part of. What is going on with children being held in deplorable …
I awoke at midnight July 4 and removed my earplugs. I thought it would be safe by that time. Isn’t …
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