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Since moving to Cedar Rapids in 1978, we have subscribed to The Gazette seven days a week. My sisters delivered …
Truly the 2025 LA fires are tragedies of nature and negligence beyond comprehension. However, one should never ignore or underestimate …
Republicans in the Iowa legislature are continuing to exert their control and their will over our higher education institutions. Their …
Back in 1960 I heard Iowa play basketball on the radio. This is 2025 and I’m being forced to do …
During our remembering of President Carter, we repeatedly hear how his 1978 Camp David Accords between Israeli Prime Minister Begin …
The Jan. 11 Gazette editorial included excellent comments about immigration, and immigrants. But your constant anti-Republican attitude is insulting and …
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 …
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