Monica Vernon doesn’t need a title or position to enact real change in our community – she’s been at it …
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Monica Vernon doesn’t need a title or position to enact real change in our community – she’s been at it …
America is caught up in the presidential race almost to the point of absurdity. Congress is the problem. Nothing will …
Character matters when it comes to our elected representatives and I’m proud to say I support Ashley Hinson for State …
I’m writing to encourage your readers to vote no on Iowa Supreme Court Justices Mark Cady, Daryl Hecht and Brent …
Dick Whitehead will be a great voice in the statehouse for the people of District 95. He knows how important …
I strongly endorse Harry Foster as a candidate for Iowa House District 65. I have known Foster for over 20 …
Our paid legislators have hardened into unbending ideological camps of dysfunction and stagnation. As they spend half their time raising …
The response from the City of Cedar Rapids during the 2016 flood event was truly remarkable. Everyone from City Manager …
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 125 endorse Brent Oleson for re-election as Linn County Supervisor. He has maintained the county’s AAA …
I encourage everyone to make more a difference this election. With all the shouting back and forth in this election, …
I support Dick Whitehead as our representative for House District 95. I have known Whitehead for about 30 years. He …
In Sunday’s Gazette (Oct. 9), it was announced that the paper will be endorsing political candidates over the next several …
When my mother passed away from her battle with cancer and my father has had dementia for over five years, …
I recall an Iowa congressional race back around 1980 or 1982 where the Republican candidate said he always paid some …
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