It is time for the people of Iowa to speak out. Our constitution provides that the Executive, Legislative and judicial …
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
It is time for the people of Iowa to speak out. Our constitution provides that the Executive, Legislative and judicial …
On a recent Friday, State Reps. Ken Rizer, R-Cedar Rapids, and Ashley Hinson, R-Marion, stood before a large room filled …
No matter your political beliefs, there can be no doubt that we are living in incredibly polarized times. Friends and …
We saw welcome evidence this week that the Republicans who run the Iowa Legislature are capable of restraint. In some …
With Iowa’s underage and binge drinking exceeding national averages and overdoses from prescription drugs near all time highs, Iowa lawmakers …
Happy birthday, Iowa history! Last month marked the 160th anniversary of the establishment of the State Historical Society of Iowa …
House Study Bill 133 will offer some common-sense gun reforms to Iowa’s firearms and use of force laws that will …
Two recent events suggest that we Iowans are serious about addressing the scourge of cell phone use while driving: a …
Before lawmakers set blazes with their torches or run women out of the state with their pitchforks, they need to …
A bill to reform professional licensing was killed in dramatic fashion in the Iowa House this week. Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, …
When operational, Cedar Rapids officials unequivocally predicted that by issuing moving citations its Automated Traffic Enforcement (‘ATE”) cameras would condition …
That Gov. Terry Branstad has chosen only Republicans to serve on the state’s judicial nominating commissions is troubling. Far worse …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
© 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved.
Daily Newsletters