A United Nations global warming report in 1989 predicted, “rising seas could obliterate nations by 2000.” In 2008, media mogul …
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A United Nations global warming report in 1989 predicted, “rising seas could obliterate nations by 2000.” In 2008, media mogul …
Our 47th president has taken office. He’s repeatedly claimed to have won by a landslide. He did receive 49.8% of …
Weddings typically include vows by the groom and bride, vows promising faithfulness. These vows are taken voluntarily before assembled guests, …
The Iowa MAGA Republicans are targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion to logically foster their antonyms of sameness, favoritism, and separation. …
I am honored and pleased to serve as a Cedar Rapids Community School District Future-Ready Facilities Plan Bond Task Force …
The headline above the editorial in The Gazette’s Jan. 2, 2025, issue, “More diversity is needed in higher ed,” seemed …
Here’s a thought. With Republicans in complete control at the Statehouse, and committed to lowering taxes and smaller government, and …
In the mid 1800s the U.S. government persuaded the Meskwaki to sell their inhabited Iowa lands for 7-11 cents per …
Since moving to Cedar Rapids in 1978, we have subscribed to The Gazette seven days a week. My sisters delivered …
Truly the 2025 LA fires are tragedies of nature and negligence beyond comprehension. However, one should never ignore or underestimate …
Republicans in the Iowa legislature are continuing to exert their control and their will over our higher education institutions. Their …
Back in 1960 I heard Iowa play basketball on the radio. This is 2025 and I’m being forced to do …
During our remembering of President Carter, we repeatedly hear how his 1978 Camp David Accords between Israeli Prime Minister Begin …
The Jan. 11 Gazette editorial included excellent comments about immigration, and immigrants. But your constant anti-Republican attitude is insulting and …
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