By Jason Johnson —- From drought to flood conditions, it seems there is no longer a “normal” growing season for …
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By Jason Johnson —- From drought to flood conditions, it seems there is no longer a “normal” growing season for …
Gazette Editorial Board — Tracking and dismantling gun trafficking networks can reduce the availability of crime guns – a worthy …
By Dean Lerner —- The April 9 New York Times Editorial, “Eating with our eyes closed,” is a real eye-opener. …
Gazette Editorial Board — The Marketplace Fairness Act has been assailed as a tax increase. But it’s actually an effort …
Earlier this week, I pointed out that Link Strategies, which guided Just Say No Casino forces in Linn County, is …
Earlier this week, Gov. Terry Branstad gave his frank assessment of who should not be running for U.S. Senate: “I …
Now for the ceremonial changing of the grill. Each year, about this time, I roll my charcoal grill from its …
By Quentin Wagenfield —- At first glance, it’s hard to imagine anyone opposed to the Keystone XL Pipeline that would …
By Wally Taylor —- Those of us in Bruce Braley’s congressional district are scratching our heads. Over the course of …
By Barbara Beaumont —- The League of Women Voters of Johnson County strongly endorses passage of the proposed May 7 …
By Shannon Ramsay —- On Earth Day, I heard Julia Butterfly Hill speak at Mount Mercy University. She has grown …
The Gazette Editorial Board —- A year ago, Murals & More gave birth to its first Cedar Rapids Trail of …
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