For a long time, there hasn’t been anything fresh about politics. Maybe that is because the same old, and I …
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For a long time, there hasn’t been anything fresh about politics. Maybe that is because the same old, and I …
The much-hyped new cholesterol guidelines place less focus on high-risk numbers for heart disease, but signal increased sales for statin …
Congratulations to the Iowa City Regina football team for setting a statewide record with 56 wins. But before we close …
Servants must be saluted. Cedar Rapids lost a giant Nov. 18. Sometimes this one wore the uniform of a Cedar …
Ever heard of the word “homesteader”? A homesteader is defined as a person who acquires or settles on land under …
After the shutdown was over, a few misguided people told me how Republican Ted Cruz and the Tea Party cost …
I am writing this letter in support of Susie Weinacht. She is an excellent woman who has the right stuff …
Regarding Dick Roggensack’s Oct. 18 letter “Health care law increases costs”: It is apparent that he does not understand that …
The Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library would like to give the people of Cedar Rapids a huge round …
Benjamin Netanyahu’s demand that Iran dismantle its nuclear program isn’t going to happen. Iran can keep a peaceful nuclear program …
Republicans decided to put America’s financial stability on the line by attempting to repeal Obamacare and circumvent what both a …
It would appear that there is one candidate for an at-large council seat who truly has the qualifications to help …
I am writing in support of Susie Weinacht. She is a class act we really could use on our City …
In The Gazette election coverage on Nov. 6, Cedar Rapids Council member Chuck Swore was quoted saying “it sucks” that …
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