University of Iowa professor Stephen Bloom has portrayed some Iowans as “elderly waiting to die” and “waste-toids and meth addicts.” …
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University of Iowa professor Stephen Bloom has portrayed some Iowans as “elderly waiting to die” and “waste-toids and meth addicts.” …
I’m very thankful that The Gazette chose to run a photo accompanying Steve Gravelle’s Jan. 25 story “Marion mayor calls …
Apparently some people are jealous of those of us with IPERS pensions. Everyone picks their own place in our economy. …
Some municipalities have devised a way to control traffic in a cheaper and more dependable way. This saves money by …
The Iowa Legislature is looking at a ban on traffic cameras. Let’s see, they are saving lives, they generate income …
I am strongly urge my representative to co-sponsor the Huntington’s disease Parity Act (H.R. 718) and my senators to co-sponsor …
It’s discouraging to see our Iowa Legislature follow personal bias instead of elected responsibilities with regard to the traffic camera …
The Iowa Legislature should consider the bipartisan recommendations of Gov. Terry Branstad’s Transportation 2020 Commission regarding highway funding. Those recommendations …
Cris Carter, ex-NFL wide receiver, has a segment on ESPN called “Come on, man” where stupid stuff in sports is …
Dear Superintendent David Benson and the Cedar Rapids Board of Education: I am a substitute teacher in Cedar Rapids and …
We are at a critical juncture where the creation of a strategic plan to address the escalating Alzheimer’s crisis is …
The Jan. 21 article “Bill would benefit workers’ children” is an example of good intentions gone haywire. It relates a …
First, the 100 percent assessment on business for property taxes is because they don’t pay taxes. Only the consumer pays. …
Laws for our safety are enforced by police. Maybe some of those resenting traffic cameras are complaining because they got …
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