In The Gazette election coverage on Nov. 6, Cedar Rapids Council member Chuck Swore was quoted saying “it sucks” that …
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In The Gazette election coverage on Nov. 6, Cedar Rapids Council member Chuck Swore was quoted saying “it sucks” that …
Recently a friend and I visited the Matchstick Marvels Museum in Gladbrook. It was an amazing experience and one that …
Obamacare was passed through the U.S. Congress with every Democrat voting for it. Every Democrat that I know supported it. …
I would like to introduce a great organization in Eastern Iowa called SportAbility, which helps disabled athletes participate in sports. …
In his Nov. 14 letter, “We must allow the free market to work,” Republican congressional candidate Rod Blum calls for …
When we speak of holocaust in history we should, to be accurate, use the plural. I refer to the new …
As a retired veteran I thank Heritage Christian School for recognizing veterans of all branches of the armed forces. I …
As Veterans Day was Nov. 11, it is time to say a few things about the VA in Iowa City …
Now that the sales tax extension has been passed and the city is guaranteed money for the next 10 years …
Completely ignoring inequity that violates Section 6 of the state constitution, an Oct. 22 Gazette editorial (“Commercial carriers and cameras”) …
I see the state of Florida finally has seen fit to confiscate George Zimmerman’s guns. Well, good. Vern McShane Central …
Why include prayer with any sort of government meeting? What purpose does it serve? Will a supreme being fix our …
The new animal shelter in Cedar Rapids is updated and beautiful. The community should have some sense of pride in …
If only it had kept raining that day. The bubble-top would have been up on President John F. Kennedy’s limousine. …
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