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I began my Thanksgiving Day counting my blessings, looking forward to enjoying a bountiful meal and spending time with my …
‘It’s aliiiiive!” Like a modern day version of Mary Shelley’s mad scientist, the GOP has managed to create its own …
I wonder what president-elect Donald Trump’s thinking on Cuban relations would be if he was planning to build a hotel/golf …
The Bakken pipeline traversing Iowa through 18 counties, four public lands and nature trails, 84 watersheds and private property is …
Wind energy is a homegrown electricity source that saves Americans money and is compatible with wildlife conservation, despite the inaccurate …
For the longest period, and on record, our mayor proclaimed that traffic cameras on Interstate 380 were not about the …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
I’ve enjoyed and learned from the weekly program ‘Ethical Perspectives on the News” which KCRG-TV9 has aired at 11 a.m. …
Regarding Cynthia Michel’s Nov. 21 letter ‘Medicaid managed care is working”: Michel must not be a regular reader of The …
My, my. I see a kinder, gentler Donald Trump is emerging. He has decided not to pursue charges against Hillary …
As I write this letter, Hillary Clinton is poised to hit 65,000,000 votes. That’s approximately the number of votes President …
The outgoing first family is a shining example of dignity, grace and humility on the highest level throughout these past …
We are writing in support of your Nov. 17 editorial ‘Somebody missed memo on postelection unity” and in response to …
An electoral majority of Americans who exercised their right to vote on Nov. 8 nationally and in the state of …
Donald Trump scolds Saturday Night Live. Response from Iowa: Suck it up, Buttercup! Mary A. Klotzbach Independence
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