Politicians who play by our democracy’s essential political norms put the oil in its joints. Those who violate them risk …
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Politicians who play by our democracy’s essential political norms put the oil in its joints. Those who violate them risk …
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‘’God, Guns and Trump” is an omnipresent bumper sticker here, the new trinity. The evangelical church has proved to be …
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Two years ago, we started The Gazette’s editorial fellows program with hopes of providing a greater diversity of viewpoints on …
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Gov. Kim Reynolds sent a letter this past week to President Joe Biden seeking federal help in dealing with the …
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Iowa’s new pro-corruption law is shocking and indefensible — and as Iowa’s former chief public corruption prosecutor, I know a …
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Summer smells of smoky grills, bug repellent, and suntan lotion spark nostalgia as we transition from inside into outdoor activities. …
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Guest Column | Gene Takle The Cedar River at the Highway 151 bridge east of the city reached a discharge …
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To avoid the worst effects of climate change like the disastrous floods we experienced in Iowa in 2008, we must …
Althea Cole
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Immigration and border security are one of the hottest political topics driving our current political discourse. But especially here in …
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On a recent day when the sun was westering toward noon a small flock of seven wild turkeys gathered and …
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Despite seeing their first-in-the-nation status revoked by national Democrats and political maneuvers by Statehouse Republicans, Iowa Democrats have managed to …
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