On Jan. 20, the United States of America will inaugurate a felon for the U.S. presidency. As a kid, I’ll …
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Community letters give readers a chance to weigh in on a wide array of issues, political campaigns and content published in The Gazette. Letters are limited to 250 words, not including the headline, author and hometown, and are evaluated based on local relevance, quality and accuracy. Read more about our editorial process here.
On Jan. 20, the United States of America will inaugurate a felon for the U.S. presidency. As a kid, I’ll …
It’s a good time to be retired from higher education. It’s disheartening to watch some university administrators and regents rush …
In his January 12th guest column for The Gazette, John S. Westefield expresses concern that Sen. Joni Ernst might make …
A Gazette reader’s letter asks the question of Gov. Reynolds: “Why do you accept literally billions from the Feds but …
As the owner of Pierson’s Flower Shop & Greenhouses in northwest Cedar Rapids, I want to share why the time …
As a longtime subscriber of The Gazette, I immensely enjoy receiving the PRINT edition of the newspaper. There’s always something …
Here’s a wish list for the 2025 legislative session. Stop making life harder for Iowans. Stop interfering with health care …
As I read the Wednesday edition’s installment, “Here’s What Iowa Schools Want From Lawmakers,” in the legislative preview series, I …
Trump won the popular vote in the recent election with even many Democrat votes. But those with Trump Derangement Syndrome …
In 2000, newspapers in the USA generated $20 billion from classified ads, accounting for 40% of their total advertising revenue. …
When I opened my Jan. 1 Gazette to check the TV listings for that evening, it surprised me that there …
Once again our governor has declined the federal supplemental summer food program offering $29 million in total ($120 per child …
I remember eating the sugar cube. I was a student attending Perkins Elementary in Des Moines when I received the …
In 1956 John F. Kennedy wrote a book called, “Profiles in Courage.” In it he documents instances of politicians who …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
Daily Newsletters