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Iowans depend on an efficient and reliable road system for maintaining our lifestyles as well as conducting commerce. Previous generations …
I read Shams Ghoneim’s March 4 piece, “U.S.-Egyptian alliance vital to region,” and, unfortunately, I think a rather rosy image …
Two things worry me about the flood protection topic. One is how high should the walls be? Common sense tells …
This is an observation concerning the 2008 flood near where the Wilson smokestack stood. The water came up to the …
As the media salivates over this “contraception” issue, the main point concerning Republicans is the continued assault on Christianity by …
In my years in teaching and as a parent, I have noticed a decline in acceptable behavior in the classroom …
It is more than a week following Rush Limbaugh’s incredible outburst against private citizen Sandra Fluke. As should happen, sponsors …
There you go again, Cedar Rapids voters. Your lack of vision is what is killing this town. Why would any …
Our U.S. Senate has not approved an amendment related to S. 1467 (Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2011) …
Last week provides a tragic lesson as to why the Israelis may view things differently than the rest of the …
The recent “attack” on religious freedom reinforces my belief that as big lies go, the conservative mantra of the “liberal” …
The parents at Polk Elementary School seemed surprised with the school board vote Monday. I wonder why. The school board …
I attended our legislators’ open forum on Feb. 25 in Marion. Our local representatives, Nick Wagner, Kraig Paulsen and Liz …
Frustrated that the Christian right tries to speak for all Christians despite representing a small minority of people of faith, …
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