Bob Eckles (Friday August 9, “Support candidates who represent all Iowans”,) is right that if everyone would vote we would …
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Bob Eckles (Friday August 9, “Support candidates who represent all Iowans”,) is right that if everyone would vote we would …
The Cedar Rapids Gazette recently published an article “Who picks up roadkill?” The “Curious Iowa” segment answered in fulfilling the question. …
So I’ve been watching the Olympics, and weren’t they grand? The strength and courage of the swimmers and track stars, …
Since my family began farming nearly 50 years ago, we have transformed 700 acres of rich Iowa farmland into a …
As a naturalist and environmentalist, eating bear meat is likely low on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s list of unusual dishes. …
While a congressman, now-VP candidate Tim Walz voted to condemn a United Nations resolution that Israeli settlements in the West …
Trump is not a Christian candidate. He told the conservative group Turning Point Action, “Christians, get out and vote, just …
Aug. 6 marked 79 years since the U.S. dropped an uranium bomb on Hiroshima. Aug. 9 marked 79 years since …
It broke my heart to see the images of flood devastation in Spencer, Hawarden, and many other Iowa communities. I …
The assassination attempt of Donald Trump with extreme security incompetence, mismatched agencies and uncoordinated communication was bad enough. Add to …
The governor and attorney general of Iowa were again taking false credit and covering for poor choices by Republicans in …
After Joe Biden performed a selfless and patriotic act by withdrawing from the election and passing the baton to Kamala …
Gazette columnist Althea Cole recently opined that recent Supreme Court decisions have been above board and based on a credible …
If you’re inclined to look into the abyss, you’re in luck. Columnist Cal Thomas will take you there. Just read …
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