In Lower Talarik Creek’s clear water I spotted a tag protruding from a rainbow trout’s fin. The fish took my …
Rich Patterson, guest columnist Guest Columnists Aug. 13, 2019 4:46 pm2321d ago
In Lower Talarik Creek’s clear water I spotted a tag protruding from a rainbow trout’s fin. The fish took my …
Emily Holley, guest columnist Guest Columnists Aug. 12, 2019 1:16 pm2322d ago
It wasn’t long ago when you could sign up for health insurance because you decided to build a business from …
Living Aug. 12, 2019 11:57 am2322d ago
I’m not quite sure how it is August already. The annual K-9 Splash means the Bever Park pool is closing …
Staff Columnists Aug. 12, 2019 10:20 am2322d ago
Political donors’ names should be made public. This really shouldn’t be up for debate but, like so many of our …
Staff Columnists Aug. 11, 2019 7:00 am2323d ago
Law-abiding Iowans may be disturbed to learn our trusty state government is breaking the law. In fact, most state governments …
Staff Editorials Aug. 10, 2019 7:15 am2324d ago
In America, guns are synonymous with freedom. Guns were the tools by which our land was settled and tamed, through …
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Okpara Rice, guest columnist Guest Columnists Aug. 10, 2019 7:00 am2324d ago
High-profile acts of violence can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or …
Staff Editorial Staff Editorials Aug. 9, 2019 7:00 am2325d ago
Des Moines has drawn national attention for its rewriting of zoning ordinances, and most of it has not been positive. …
Staff Columnists Aug. 9, 2019 1:00 am2325d ago
Iowa City’s Bicycle Master Plan sets lofty and laudable goals. The 2017 document proposes more than doubling the supply of …
I am an angry woman. My anger fills my words and opinions. It spills out on the floor of my …
Staff Editorials Aug. 8, 2019 4:44 pm2326d ago
Yet again, Iowans can blame shortsighted lawmakers for an embarrassing and avoidable lawsuit against the state government. The Libertarian Party …
Staff Columnists Aug. 8, 2019 7:45 am2326d ago
Let’s talk about ‘community benefit.” When a developer comes to Cedar Rapids with an eye-catching project – mixed uses, housing, …
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