I have lived in Marion for almost 57 yrs. I remember the billboard on the East end of town announcing, …
Mike Tope Guest Columnists Oct. 29, 2019 6:07 pm2244d ago
I have lived in Marion for almost 57 yrs. I remember the billboard on the East end of town announcing, …
Will Brandt Guest Columnists Oct. 29, 2019 6:06 pm2244d ago
The question of why I’m running for reelection to the Marion City Council keeps coming up. The simple answer is …
Dwight Hogan
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I am a 58-year resident of Marion and a 1971 graduate of Marion High School. I have worked as an …
Colette Atkins
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I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Marion City Council representing Ward 1, a position I have held …
Grant Harper
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During the last chapter of my professional life, I commuted to Iowa City for seventeen years. That separation between home …
Staff Columnists Oct. 29, 2019 10:01 am2245d ago
Senator Joni Ernst wants to stick it to politicians who use their office for profit. That’s right, Ernst is tired …
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Three Cedar Rapids City Council seats are up for grabs in competitive races. Three candidates are running for a pair …
Nick AbouAssaly
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I believe in Marion, its people and its amazing potential. My goal as mayor is to build a welcoming and …
Mary Lou Pazour
Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2019 10:45 pm2245d ago
The city of Marion has two issues to consider in this election: Too little transparency and too much debt. Marion …
Pat Loeffler
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I am a lifelong resident of the city of Cedar Rapids. I currently have three children and three grandchildren living …
Ann Poe
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Thank you to the citizens of Cedar Rapids who have given me the opportunity to be your servant-leader over the …
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