In today’s political arena, there seem to be two perspectives on reality emerging. Some politicians seem to believe in facts, …
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In today’s political arena, there seem to be two perspectives on reality emerging. Some politicians seem to believe in facts, …
Our country needs extreme vetting of presidential candidates. Possible criteria include the following: 1. Have you read the United States …
Nationally the media and the Democratic Party have become unhinged. Observations: The election was a barrage of irrational, mean spirited …
Well, the casino battle is back on. I see there are some business people who are bound and determined to …
What is the sudden obsession with roundabouts and bike lanes? Seems like ever since we passed the local sales tax …
I have been a 30-year golfer of the city courses, moving to Cedar Rapids to attend college and play golf. …
I applaud The Gazette for their editorial encouraging the Iowa Senate to pass the proposed consumer fireworks bill (‘It’s time …
Pockets are nifty in multiple ways. They give a sense of security. A hand is warmed when it is cold, …
I am proud of the ingenuity shown by the Iowa GOP-led Legislature. This session they have it all – House, …
I read a letter in which our government was referred to as a democracy. Article IV, Section 4 of the …
Let’s get one thing straight, President Donald Trump is a Republican. All of his foibles, faults, phobias and falsehoods are …
Junk food expands our waistlines, but junk TV news shrinks our brains. What is junk TV news? Basically, it is …
The GOP-filed bills in the Iowa House and Senate are erroneously characterized as ‘tweaks” to Iowa’s law (Chapter 20, Code …
As Republicans in the Iowa House and Senate attack our public employees via House Study Bill 84 and Senate File …
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