So Eastern Iowa’s Republican members of Congress, 1st District Rep. Ashley Hinson and 2nd District Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, voted against …
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.
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Nov. 14, 2021 7:00 am1497d ago
So Eastern Iowa’s Republican members of Congress, 1st District Rep. Ashley Hinson and 2nd District Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, voted against …
Sofia DeMartino Staff Columnists Nov. 15, 2021 2:32 pm1496d ago
The current rate of births is the lowest it has been since the 1930s and people are concerned.
Nichole Shaw Staff Columnists Nov. 13, 2021 6:00 am1498d ago
People can’t be blamed for not wanting to enter a workforce that doesn’t value them as real people
Adam Sullivan Staff Columnists Nov. 12, 2021 7:42 am1499d ago
Even in the off chance that your one vote does swing an election, your vote only matters if you care who wins. With choices like these, many Iowans don’t care.
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Nov. 11, 2021 8:58 am1500d ago
The Andrews campaign has confirmed that it’s enlisted Stephenine Dixon to run its ground game in the rush to the runoff. Dixon was
Staff Columnists Nov. 8, 2021 3:45 pm1503d ago
Most states, including Iowa, are looking to abolish the time switch.
Staff Columnists Nov. 7, 2021 7:00 am1504d ago
Ahead of this past week’s elections, you might have heard a lot of talk, and perhaps some shouting, about “parents’ …
Staff Columnists Nov. 7, 2021 6:00 am1504d ago
I’m thankful for the opportunity to write a column that people read. I know they’re reading because some take the time to comment.
Staff Columnists Nov. 6, 2021 6:00 am1505d ago
Eventually America will have a financial reckoning and we ought to take care before that happens.
Staff Columnists Jan. 25, 2022 10:15 am1425d ago
Iowans get ballot envy watching drug reform measures pass in other states.
Staff Columnists Jun. 7, 2022 9:51 pm1292d ago
Indira Sheumaker will be just one vote on the Des Moines City Council. The consensus even among reform-minded elected officials is strongly in favor of increasing police funding.
Staff Columnists Nov. 4, 2021 6:16 am1507d ago
So it’s a runoff in Cedar Rapids’ race for mayor. Deep breaths. Tiffany O’Donnell cruised, but didn’t top 50 percent …
Staff Columnists Nov. 3, 2021 6:55 pm1508d ago
Superman was America’s first successful comic book superhero. He debuted in Action Comics No. 1 in June 1938 and still …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
You have successfully joined our subscriber list.
Tom Barton Campaigns & Elections Dec. 19, 2025 6:38 pm1d ago
The Gazette News Dec. 19, 2025 6:16 pm1d ago
Grace King K-12 Education Dec. 19, 2025 5:54 pm1d ago
State Government Dec. 19, 2025 5:28 pm1d ago
Higher Ed Dec. 19, 2025 5:55 pm1d ago
Business News Dec. 20, 2025 11:38 am11h ago
By Clark Kauffman, - Iowa Capital Dispatch
State Government Dec. 19, 2025 3:49 pm1d ago
On Iowa Politics Dec. 19, 2025 1:57 pm1d ago
Higher Ed Dec. 19, 2025 9:02 pm1d ago
News Dec. 19, 2025 4:13 pm1d ago
The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for over 140 years. Support our award-winning, independent journalism with a subscription today.
© 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved.
Subscriber Services
Our Journalists
Sports Desk
Our Columnists
Our Writers
Our Writers
Our Photojournalists
Data
More Gazette
Other Links
