First, if you don’t know, Iowa has a primary election coming on June 5. For Democrats, Iowa also has a …
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First, if you don’t know, Iowa has a primary election coming on June 5. For Democrats, Iowa also has a …
We can no longer allow politics as usual as we come toward the June 5 primary election. This year, instead …
I first heard of and met John Norris in 1988. He was a smart and quick campaign organizer. Today at …
Well, Toto, our fearless leaders did it; we are in Kansas! Our legislative leaders forced another worthless session on Iowa. …
A watchdog that only starts barking after thieves have robbed you and gotten away? That’s no watchdog at all, yet …
I’m not a supporter of the rulers in Iran. Their theocratic beheadings after Friday prayers are as vulgar as in …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
It makes me nervous to hear Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer compare working on taxes and the state budget to …
Recently, a six-ton, 33-foot-long sperm whale washed up on the shore of Spain after dying from the 64 pounds of …
Why does state and federal government keep trying to legislate morality? Can’t they try to remember prohibition? The so-called ‘opioid …
I am thankful the fetal heartbeat bill passed and want to thank the representatives, governor and all who made this …
I am writing to express my concern that U.S. Rep. Rod Blum has not held a public town hall meeting …
I read with interest Helen Kudos’ letter (‘Bobby Kaufmann’s votes favor corporate greed,” April 27). The letter mentioned Iowa Rep. …
Education on gun safety should be one of our top priorities in the United States. Having said that, students being …
Voters in Johnson County should participate in the upcoming primary for the Board of Supervisors. Cast a vote now until …
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