“Chicago” people is the politically correct descriptive some white Iowans use when addressing issues they have with blacks. The media …
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“Chicago” people is the politically correct descriptive some white Iowans use when addressing issues they have with blacks. The media …
Clean, renewable energy, such as wind power, is an important part of our state – creating pollution-free energy and jobs …
To the kind and honest gentleman (or someone who was with him) who found my newer cane that I left …
I support Travis Weipert for Johnson County auditor. He understands and meets the requirements of the job. While the post …
As a former employee in the Johnson County Auditor’s Office, I want to point out that Tom Slockett is a …
I am a former employee of the Johnson County Auditor’s Office, and I want to offer my strongest support to …
Yippee skippee! One fewer crazy driver to have to look out for on the S curve (“Taking business outside of …
David Johnson is the best choice for State House, 73rd District. Johnson fought for all of us as a Gulf …
Iowans can make a difference for migrating waterfowl and other birds by commenting on the Bureau of Land Management options …
I am writing to endorse Dick Schwab as the Democratic candidate for House District 73. In addition to his many …
The Supreme Court bullied Iowans when it essentially declared a new marriage law and ordered Iowans to follow it. The …
Cedar Rapids, I’m sorry, I didn’t know. On May 20, during the funeral for my late brother’s widow (I was …
This spell of sunny days reminds me of a beautiful wedding I attended on a bright afternoon in Cedar Rapids. …
I have lived in Cedar Rapids my whole life. I know that every summer involves orange barrels, orange cones, flashing …
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