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Well, it’s the Fourth of July weekend, if you’re among the lucky ones who have Monday off. Dig into the …
Despite a deck stacked against them, Cedar Rapids casino backers refuse to fold. Thus ends the obligatory gambling metaphor. On …
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ pick to lead the Iowa Department of Education into its new “school choice” era chose to depart …
At the beginning of the month, I was at a CNN presidential town hall featuring former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley …
I am your neighbor and I own an AR-15
The effects of obesity we don’t see — mental health and isolation
So, Bob Vander Plaats is out hunting for Iowa Supreme Court justices again. This time he didn’t get his way …
To me, Stu Cole will always be extraordinary
Look on the bright side, Iowa Senate Democrats. It’s not 1927. In that general assembly, Republicans held a 49-1 majority …
Two years ago, we started The Gazette’s editorial fellows program with hopes of providing a greater diversity of viewpoints on …
Gov. Kim Reynolds sent a letter this past week to President Joe Biden seeking federal help in dealing with the …
Summer smells of smoky grills, bug repellent, and suntan lotion spark nostalgia as we transition from inside into outdoor activities. …
Immigration and border security are one of the hottest political topics driving our current political discourse. But especially here in …
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