When Iowa’s public water systems have reported dangerous nitrate levels in drinking water, an Iowa State University study contends low-income …
Gazette editorials reflect the consensus opinion of the editorial board. The editorial board currently includes executive editor Zack Kucharski, manager of brand initiatives Quinn Pettifer and Insight editor Todd Dorman.
The board meets weekly to discuss editorial topics and also meets with individuals and groups providing information to inform our editorial stances. Although Gazette news coverage informs our consensus editorial viewpoints, news coverage is not influenced by opinions expressed by the editorial board. Read more about our editorial process here.
Staff Editorial Staff Editorials Nov. 18, 2023 5:00 am809d ago
When Iowa’s public water systems have reported dangerous nitrate levels in drinking water, an Iowa State University study contends low-income …
Staff Editorial Staff Editorials Nov. 17, 2023 11:16 am809d ago
In Cedar Rapids, local officials and nonprofit groups are addressing the growing problem of homelessness on two tracks. One is …
Staff Editorials Nov. 11, 2023 5:15 am816d ago
Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has for months held up more than 400 military nominations for promotions to protest a …
Staff Editorials Nov. 10, 2023 8:47 am816d ago
From the beginning, the barriers faced by proponents of a $220 million bond issue in the Cedar Rapids Community School …
Staff Editorials Nov. 4, 2023 5:00 am823d ago
It’s long been a national pastime to complain about the government, from city hall to the White House. We have …
Staff Editorials Nov. 3, 2023 6:26 am823d ago
Iowa’s water quality debate usually centers on pollution in rivers, streams and lakes spawned in large part by farming operations. …
Staff Editorials Nov. 2, 2023 1:13 pm824d ago
The facilities needs paid for by the CRCSD bond issue are real, but the district must work to repair public trust
Staff Editorials Oct. 28, 2023 5:00 am830d ago
In the Linn-Mar Community School District eight candidates are vying for four at-large seats on the school board. State and …
Staff Editorials Oct. 27, 2023 7:58 am830d ago
In the Cedar Rapids Community School District there are three contested races for school board seats. Five candidates, Donald Taylor, …
Staff Editorials Oct. 27, 2023 7:59 am830d ago
In Cedar Rapids, there are two contested races for City Council. Three candidates, including incumbents Patrick Loeffler and Ann Poe …
Staff Editorials Oct. 20, 2023 5:28 pm837d ago
Iowa received its troubling diagnosis in February. Iowa Cancer Registry data revealed that Iowa has the second-highest cancer incidence rate …
Staff Editorials Oct. 14, 2023 5:00 am844d ago
A homeless encampment in Iowa City caught fire last week. Thankfully, no one was injured but some homeless people lost …
Staff Editorials Oct. 16, 2023 3:40 pm841d ago
Dozens of Iowa political campaigns have been fined since 2018 for running afoul of state campaign disclosure laws. But those …
Staff Editorials Oct. 7, 2023 5:00 am851d ago
In reality, the surplus was created through choices made by Republican Statehouse leaders.
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
You have successfully joined our subscriber list.
Emily Andersen News Feb. 3, 2026 5:17 pm12h ago
Trish Mehaffey Crime & Courts Feb. 3, 2026 4:55 pm12h ago
Campaigns & Elections Feb. 3, 2026 4:45 pm13h ago
State Government Feb. 3, 2026 4:20 pm13h ago
Health Care and Medicine Feb. 3, 2026 4:24 pm13h ago
State Government Feb. 3, 2026 3:25 pm14h ago
Local Government Feb. 3, 2026 3:18 pm14h ago
Photos and Videos Feb. 3, 2026 1:55 pm15h ago
Photos and Videos Feb. 3, 2026 1:44 pm16h 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.
© 2026 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved.
Subscriber Services
Our Journalists
Sports Desk
Our Columnists
Our Writers
Our Writers
Our Photojournalists
Data
More Gazette
Other Links
