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Growing up in Iowa, some of my fondest memories are of being outside enjoying clear skies and fresh air. I’m …
There is a higher being whether we choose to call it Allah, Buddha, the Great Spirit, God or whomever. I …
So Donald J. Trump may have given money to past Democrat candidates for political office. Lyman Trumbull (1813-1896) opposed slavery …
In his Feb. 17 column ‘Weakening gun laws raises risks,” Jeremy Brigham twists the intent of proposed legislation. Objecting to …
Why are we in Iowa not helping individuals, especially children, but vets as well and others who suffer from multiple …
Since the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia there has been copious finger shaking and tongue wagging admonishing us …
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A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
It is disappointing when the Cedar Rapids City Council does not provide an opportunity for Sun Valley homeowners to vote …
I was pleased that you chose to print the article concerning the 25th anniversary of the Gulf War in the …
The ‘Vets Black Arm Band Day for PTSD” event is today. Wear a black arm band to protest the poor …
I am a Korean veteran. I am proud of my service. I am proud that after 11 months of service, …
Lynda Waddington raises an interesting point in her column (‘Reasonable to require gun handling,” March 5). She wrote that ‘People …
There is talk that counties could raise property taxes to help fund mental health services. While nobody likes the prospect …
The three person, Gov. Terry Branstad appointed Iowa Utilities Board (IUB), permitted a private Texas-based company to build a pipeline …
The climate and planet have been changing erratically for millions of years. Short term aberrations aren’t even a blip on …
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