I am a graduate student at the University of Iowa and a teaching assistant. The university works because I do. …
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I am a graduate student at the University of Iowa and a teaching assistant. The university works because I do. …
Let me tell you why I support Nate Boulton for governor of Iowa. I have seen the majority party in …
The federal tax code is being rushed for passage before Christmas. Unfortunately, the Congressional Budget Office will not have time …
Regarding the Nov. 30 article ‘Grassley: Tax rewrite ‘once-in-a-generation’ chance”: Yes, Sen. Chuck Grassley, you are correct that reform is …
A couple of years ago, I got a phone call from Monica Vernon whom I had never met in my …
During this time of giving thanks comes a time of reflection as well. I would like to thank everyone for …
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A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
I met Monica Vernon several years ago, when she was a successful entrepreneur, developing her marketing company. Her skills and …
I have known Ashley Vanorny and her family for almost 20 years, since she and our daughter attended Jefferson High …
I lost my job earlier this year while three months pregnant. This is the first time I’ve publicly shared this, …
If you know our dad, Brad Hart, you know him as a hard worker, skilled leader, and dedicated volunteer. From …
I will be voting for Brad Hart for mayor. I believe we need new blood, a breath of fresh air …
In 2008, I arrived in Cedar Rapids to a devastated yet resilient community. As I toured the region, exploring an …
Monica Vernon is best suited to lead our city. She has two decades of city experience as a chair and …
For years, Ashley Vanorny has done her utmost to be a servant to the public, but this has not been …
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