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By The Gazette Editorial Board —- Years ago, when casino gambling was made legal in Iowa, it made sense to …
Gazette Editorial Board — So another state Trooper driving a vehicle carrying Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds …
Gazette Editorial Board — We share the concern that Sen. Tom Harkin and 1st District Congressman Bruce Braley have about …
FEWER STUDENT ARRESTS: The University of Iowa’s stepped-up education and enforcement policies since 2009 appear to be making an impact …
NO CONTACT RULE: Boo to attorneys of former Agriprocessors manager Sholom Rubashkin, who was convicted of fraud, money laundering and …
THE MARKETPLACE Starting in 2014, most Americans will be required to have health insurance coverage or pay a tax penalty. …
The Gazette Editorial Board —– On Tuesday, the Health Insurance Marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act, better known as …
Gazette Editorial Board — What’s the right size for Iowa’s deer population? It depends on who you ask. Although this …
Gazette Editorial Board — Cheers to five state senators who want to make sure critical mental health and disabilities services …
RAIN AT LAST: What a welcome sight. Significant rain fell twice within a week over much of Eastern Iowa for …
POVERTY ON RISE: Iowa’s economy is in recovery from the Great Recession for many businesses and individuals. But it’s still …
The Gazette Editorial Board —– “The Abbe Center is the best thing that has happened to Colin in his year …
The Gazette Editorial Board —- The Opportunity Gap investigative series should make all Iowans uncomfortable with the status quo and …
Gazette Editorial Board — Most Americans and politicians believe food stamps belong in the federal government’s safety net for low-income …
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