This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week. This prompted me to write this letter. As a retired educator, I understand …
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This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week. This prompted me to write this letter. As a retired educator, I understand …
To hold value in something or someone is to believe the independence of the United States must match our tranquility …
No one in these parts would ever accuse Gazette columnist Todd Dorman of turning soft (or even conservative) by any …
I must say I am appalled that our state Attorney General Brenna Bird is attending the felony trial of Donald …
Iowa needs more compassionate, strong leaders. Supervisor Rod Sullivan is one of the good ones and has earned my support. …
When I moved to Cedar Rapids to attend Coe 40 years ago, I started shopping at Hy Vee and have …
The honorable Tom Miller served this state as attorney general for 10 terms under five governors, Democrats Vilsack and Culver, …
George Will says choosing between Trump and Biden is like choosing between “two Edsels.” Joseph E. Stiglitz, a Nobel laureate …
It has been a fantastic year to experience the excitement and exhilaration related to women’ and girls’ sports in Iowa. …
Mandi Remington is a justice fighter who walks the walk. Join me in voting for Mandi for Johnson County Supervisor …
“When I was in school …” doesn’t cut it if you haven’t been in school classrooms and halls during school …
In response to an opinion piece supporting House File 2677, the vape directory bill, as both a vape distributor and …
The closing of the first Avenue HyVee is causing a significant problem for folks who live in the surrounding neighborhoods. …
From time immemorial, humans have had creation stories, myths, explaining to themselves where they came from and why the world …
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