President Trump and Musk’s DOGE have frozen spending and fired or laid off employees in a slapdash manner and in …
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President Trump and Musk’s DOGE have frozen spending and fired or laid off employees in a slapdash manner and in …
Both Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Gov. Kim Reynolds have voiced strong opposition to proposed federally mandated rules that …
Althea Cole’s column in Sunday’s March 2 Gazette takes the position that Iowa Republicans were correct in passing a bill …
I have lived in Iowa for almost 50 years. I have been extremely proud of how Iowans historically stand up …
Trump’s ill-considered tariffs are hurting consumers already and will make life more difficult for American farmers. Higher costs on imported …
As Board President of Systems Unlimited Inc., I write today to highlight two important issues affecting Iowa’s future: ensuring that …
Title IX was enacted to provide females the same opportunity to participate in athletics as men. Yet, the U.S. Senate, …
Remember, when the state of Iowa elected Obama to be president? I do. Remember when the state of Iowa legalized …
I use a variety of news sources, including The Gazette, to be aware of the goings-on of the community and …
I am writing to urge residents to reduce unnecessary urban pesticide use and reconsider lawn culture in our communities. Johnson …
The future of the University of Iowa lease for the Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) is in jeopardy. The reason …
What has happened to “Iowa Nice” in the last decade? Iowans just keep voting for representatives that are not nice …
It’s not looking good, America. Hans Gruber has our wife by the wristwatch; we can’t even see Apollo Creed through …
If passed, SF 376, introduced by Sen. Mike Klimesh, will remove ALL local control for siting renewable energy. No county …
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