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I am a proud American, and there was a time when I felt an even deeper pride in our country. …
The cancer rate continues to increase in the land between two rivers. Today, someone else will learn they have (the …
Iran has had a long-standing conflict with Israel. But this conflict arose after the original conflict in this area. In …
Currently police officers are being identified by many as “bad guys,” so it’s time to take a look at just …
Pesticides used for purely cosmetic lawn care pose significant risks to public health and the environment. Numerous studies highlight the …
On May 14, the state legislature passed a bill that would have spelled disaster for Iowa’s economic growth. HF 639 …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
Envision this … you are on vacation with your family cruising down the interstate. While the speed limit may be 65 …
From the most recent study from the Yale Program on Climate Communication and the George Mason Center for Climate Change …
In the media coverage resulting from Sen. Joni Ernst’s, “we are all going to die,” comment, another of her equally …
I was so inspired by the No Kings Rally in Cedar Rapids. It was attended by 1,000’s of people, who …
I am not sure if it’s funny or sad that so many across the country participated in the “No Kings” …
I’m writing to express my disappointment with your recent coverage of two very different events — and the obvious imbalance …
Trump’s “trumped up” military parade went over like a lead balloon. It was pitiful. Small crowd, no excitement, no grand spectacle. Not much …
Have you ever said something you wish you had never said? You must wonder how Joni Ernst feels about dropping …
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