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Lyz Lenz Staff Columnists Oct. 31, 2019 10:43 am2243d ago
It’s a good thing the snow came early this year. It provides a much needed safe topic for the fraught …
Adam Sullivan Staff Columnists Oct. 30, 2019 10:41 am2244d ago
Among the many problems with Iowa’s heavily restricted medical cannabis program, one thing stands out – the omission of post-traumatic …
Lyz Lenz 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 …
Adam Sullivan Staff Columnists Oct. 27, 2019 11:26 pm2246d ago
When Iowa City voted to elect City Council members four years ago, one storyline dominated the election – a left-leaning …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Oct. 25, 2019 8:30 am2249d ago
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet isn’t going to be president. He’s a thoughtful guy with some good ideas, but at a …
Staff Columnists Oct. 22, 2019 12:58 pm2252d ago
Michael Bennet sat in the editorial offices of the Cedar Rapids Gazette forcefully advocating moderation. His gentle hand thumps on …
Staff Columnists Oct. 22, 2019 11:20 am2252d ago
If you’ve been on the edge of your seat wondering what wondrous, shiny new thing will be built at ‘First …
Staff Columnists Oct. 22, 2019 10:44 am2252d ago
Participate in politics long enough, and you inevitably will be the subject of a conspiracy theory. Failed 2016 presidential candidate …
Staff Columnists Oct. 21, 2019 12:56 pm2253d ago
As state and federal policymakers are brainstorming ways to reduce prison populations and establish alternatives to incarceration, Iowa Auditor Rob …
Staff Columnists Oct. 18, 2019 3:19 pm2256d ago
On Sept. 14, Carson King held a poorly scribbled sign in the air asking for money to buy Busch Light. …
Staff Columnists Oct. 17, 2019 5:27 pm2257d ago
Beto O’Rourke wants to be clear: He won’t confiscate your guns. The former Democratic congressman from Texas has staked his …
Staff Columnists Oct. 15, 2019 12:44 pm2259d ago
On Monday, a group of 15 protesters stood outside Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer’s office in Cedar Rapids protesting the impeachment. The …
Staff Columnists Oct. 15, 2019 12:26 pm2259d ago
Leaves are changing. There’s a chill in the air. It must be hinting season in Iowa. Don’t reach for a …
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