By The Gazette Editorial Board —- We agree with Gov. Terry Branstad that it’s reasonable to expect state employees to …
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By The Gazette Editorial Board —- We agree with Gov. Terry Branstad that it’s reasonable to expect state employees to …
By The Gazette Editorial Board —- Many hearts ache for the parents of Mackenzie Lown, the Clear Creek Amana High …
BETTER PROCESS: We applaud the Cedar Rapids City Council’s decision to approve grants from the city’s hotel-motel tax to non-profit …
PUBLIC DEFENDER COSTS: The number of cases and the amount spend on defending accused criminals who claim to be indigent …
By The Gazette Editorial Board —– It makes sense to prohibit rebuilding in the 100-year flood plain on land cleared …
The Gazette Editorial Board —– The U.S. Supreme Court kept most of us guessing until Thursday’s ruling on President Obama’s …
Gazette Editorial Board — Should Iowans care if convicted felons ever get back their right to vote in this state? …
The Gazette Editorial Board —- Arts groups in 11 Eastern Iowa counties generate nearly $80 million in economic activity in …
GOOD MOVE: The Iowa City Council unanimously approved Marc Moen’s request to allow the sale of food and beverages at …
BAD PRECEDENT TO SET: We understand why the Quaker plant co-workers – “The Shipping 20” – want to remain anonymous …
By The Gazette Editorial Board —– Most people probably thought more about waste disposal during the 15 days it took …
The Gazette Editorial Board —- The nuns spoke softly, but they brought a very big bus. “Nuns on the Bus” …
Gazette Editorial Board — During Terry Branstad’s first term as governor, his administration created the Food Bank of Iowa in …
By The Gazette Editorial Board —- If corporate sponsorships can help keep Iowa’s 40 interstate highway rest areas open and …
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