It has been said that a camel is a horse designed by committee. Some Cedar Rapids City Council members want …
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It has been said that a camel is a horse designed by committee. Some Cedar Rapids City Council members want …
From the way executives with the Cedar Rapids schools are acting, you’d think the city’s population has plummeted over the …
I have two sons from Cambodia, both of whom attended and loved Johnson. My oldest, Tim, graduated from Washington and …
Sen. Dick Durbin recently has spoken about putting together a bipartisan agreement in the Senate to protect Dreamers and their …
Today when I go purchase something new, be it a belt to hold my overalls up, a battery charger for …
My political alignment may be different from yours. My religious beliefs may be different from yours. I may agree with …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
To be clear I was not a fan of Coach Fran McCaffery after the first couple of seasons. His current …
I sometimes wonder what is happening to our state and country. Consider: Privatizing Medicaid hurts the poorest, most vulnerable Iowans. …
It’s so cold, I’m leaving the refrigerator and freezer doors open to help heat the house. Rich Zeis Walker
Bruce Braley’s 2014 senatorial campaign collapsed when he was videotaped comparing his legal qualifications to those of Sen. Chuck Grassley. …
One year into the Trump presidency, I hope nobody is shocked. Going into the election, we knew he was a …
As an eating disorder specialist, it is bittersweet to read the story about Hannah Frazee who developed an eating disorder …
On Jan. 10, I had the pleasure of attending the Youth of the Year finals for the Boys & Girls …
On behalf of The Iowa League of Cities, I would like to thank Gov. Kim Reynolds for fully funding the …
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