America needs more Robert Rays. Ray, Iowa’s 38th governor from 1969 to 1983, died Sunday. Condolences from around the world …
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
A staff column reflects the opinion of the columnist. It is not an objective news story, although columnists use reporting, interviews and research to shape their opinions. Staff columnists strive for accuracy, but unlike news reporters, they can provide their personal impressions, viewpoints and opinions on an array of subjects and issues.
Read more about our editorial process here.
America needs more Robert Rays. Ray, Iowa’s 38th governor from 1969 to 1983, died Sunday. Condolences from around the world …
Iowa Supreme Court justices heaped no praise on a county attorney ousted for sexual harassment, but still gave him his …
Liberals’ worst fears are coming true at the prospect of President Donald Trump naming a second justice to the U.S. …
What’s a news consumer to do when confronted with two factual news reports that appear contradictory? If the conversations I’ve …
Ten years in, public health advocates are calling Iowa’s smoking ban a success. Iowa’s Smokefree Air Act was signed by …
Our nation observes its 242nd birthday this week. Even at that age, some things never change. Independence Day marks the …
Republicans were wrong to hold a U.S. Supreme Court nominee until after the 2016 elections. Democrats are wrong to demand …
Iowa City renters have been left by their local government with nowhere else to go. The City Council has spent …
Warning: My annual holiday dose of satire. The presiding officer bangs a gavel to bring the Second Continental Congress into …
In addition to ongoing debate over the farm bill, Iowans need to pay attention to the Trump administration’s recent announcement …
A little house is causing a big controversy. A panel of the American Library Association voted this month to remove …
Could problems in Greene Square light the fuse on a city push to snuff out your back nine cigar or …
If you like your cable bill, you’re going to love a future without net neutrality. Two weeks ago, the U.S. …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
Daily Newsletters