Iowa voters have spoken, and the message was loud and clear that they want Republican governance. Unlike most of the …
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Staff Editorial Staff Editorials Nov. 11, 2022 12:07 pm1130d ago
Iowa voters have spoken, and the message was loud and clear that they want Republican governance. Unlike most of the …
Staff Editorial Staff Editorials Nov. 5, 2022 6:00 am1136d ago
It’s been more than seven years since Marion began discussing the need to replace its public library, built in 1996. …
Staff Editorials Nov. 4, 2022 7:00 am1137d ago
Now is the time for residents in the Cedar Rapids Community School District to begin weighing in on the district’s …
Staff Editorials Oct. 29, 2022 6:00 am1143d ago
If the state has no role in discouraging irresponsible farming practices, who does?
Staff Editorials Oct. 23, 2022 7:00 am1149d ago
We need a governor who is aspirational rather than confrontational. DeJear can be that governor.
Staff Editorials Oct. 23, 2022 7:00 am1149d ago
We believe Franken is the best choice to lead us into the future.
Staff Editorials Oct. 22, 2022 7:00 am1150d ago
We believe Bohannan is a far better fit for the 1st District.
Staff Editorials Oct. 21, 2022 8:01 am1151d ago
In the newly drawn 2nd Congressional District, Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson is challenged by Democratic state Rep. Liz Mathis. …
Staff Editorials Oct. 16, 2022 7:00 am1156d ago
It would lock in today’s pro-gun politics even if political winds in Iowa blow in a different direction.
Staff Editorials Oct. 15, 2022 7:00 am1157d ago
In Johnson County, five candidates are vying for two seats on the Board of Supervisors, including Republicans Jammie Bradshaw and …
Staff Editorials Oct. 20, 2022 2:30 pm1152d ago
DISTRICT 1 The race in Linn County supervisor District 1 pits Democratic state Rep. Kirsten Running-Marquardt against Republican Mark Banowetz. …
Staff Editorials Oct. 9, 2022 6:00 am1163d ago
Editor’s note: Traditionally, The Gazette editorial board has met face-to-face, or by Zoom, with candidates running in local legislative elections. …
Staff Editorials Oct. 8, 2022 7:00 am1164d ago
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a program this week that would provide grants to employers to provide English language instruction …
Staff Editorials Oct. 7, 2022 11:29 am1165d ago
Iowans are paying the price every time their favorite state park beach is subject to warnings and closure.
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