Lew Finch was an educator. That describes a person who knows how to make positive changes. I had the privilege …
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Lew Finch was an educator. That describes a person who knows how to make positive changes. I had the privilege …
Supporters of President Trump are in an uproar and demanding evidence of Jeffrey Epstein’s connections. Where is the uproar about …
I greatly appreciate the staff editorial from July 26 about the decision to repeal Cedar Rapids’ Citizen Review Board (CRB). …
Alligator Alcatraz is the official name of the detention center in Florida’s Everglades. As Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida stated, …
Rep. Ashley Hinson recently met with business leaders to tout the benefits of the “no tax on tips and overtime” …
The percentage of public funds in IPTV/IPR budgets has gotten smaller over the years. I liked the thought that some …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
Have you been to Marion recently? Don’t bother. All of the roads to and from Marion appear to be closed. …
It’s so sad to see that the National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting System have burned out. I used to watch and listen …
President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill includes a sizable amount of money for immigration enforcement. More money does need to be …
The Republican excuse to defund National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting System for “liberal bias” is indefensible. Iowa’s Reps. Miller …
In 2024, Iowa had a rate of 498 cancer cases per 100,000 individuals annually, behind Kentucky (the highest) by only …
Former president Barack Obama gave some advice to his party recently on how to improve the party’s 19% approval rating. …
Sen. Chuck Grassley has been in Washington since 1975. During that time the national debt soared from a mere $0.5 …
My grandniece, whose 3-year-old daughter loves Elmo on Sesame Street, and people who need clean water wells to keep their families …
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