I am a Korean War veteran. I am proud of my service. I am proud to be an American, the …
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I am a Korean War veteran. I am proud of my service. I am proud to be an American, the …
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission couldn’t have been more deliberate in dividing the population and economic center of Cedar …
The selection of our next mayor is a significant and critical decision for our community. Our choice will determine how …
Reading The Gazette’s ‘Meet Your Candidates” article on Oct. 13, it’s apparent that residents have a clear choice in who …
This city needs Lisa Kuzela on the City Council to bring honesty and integrity back to the city. There is …
Over the past 30 years, I have known many families with union ties. The Vanorny family is one of them. …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
With each passing day, it seems that President Donald Trump gets evermore erratic. Constant tweets, often mean-spirited, fighting with people …
In 2016, Monica Vernon headed up our caucus at Washington High School for selection of a Democratic Party candidate. I …
The State of New Hampshire (the freedom state, no seat belt laws for adults) has a juror rights law. The …
As someone who has served our country as both a Marine and a prosecutor, I stand for the flag and …
I support Dale Todd for District 3’s Cedar Rapids City Council seat. He has been in our community for many …
When I read the Oct. 14 letter from David Solberg ‘Lawmakers must address judicial gridlock,” I initially thought perhaps he …
It is my pleasure to write this letter in support of Gary Hinzman for mayor of Cedar Rapids. I have …
I’m for free speech as much as anyone, but the guest column from Dan Backer (‘Political Speech Faces 2018 Onslaught,” …
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