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On Dec. 25, 1956, a Gazette editorial writer deftly summed up the dilemma facing those of us who produce Op-Ed …
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It’s Christmas Eve, and I’m pretty sure my little sister hasn’t gotten the gift I mailed her yet. I waited …
Staff Editorials Dec. 23, 2017 7:00 am2914d ago
Changes in Iowa’s family planning program for low-income residents continue to winnow access to services. Iowans are now paying more …
Staff Editorials Dec. 22, 2017 8:00 am2915d ago
Cedar Rapids Mayor and Republican candidate for governor Ron Corbett has proposed using the proceeds from legalized sports betting in …
Staff Editorials Dec. 21, 2017 10:17 am2916d ago
We join millions of Americans who are frustrated at the tax reform bill passed this week by Congress. The legislation …
Staff Editorials Dec. 17, 2017 6:00 am2920d ago
Americans are searching for solutions to the sexual misconduct crisis consuming the worlds of media and politics in recent months. …
Staff Editorials Dec. 15, 2017 5:00 am2922d ago
Republicans who control the Iowa Legislature and GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds are talking about tax cuts. Reynolds says she plans …
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Staff Editorials Dec. 14, 2017 10:45 am2923d ago
Nearly a decade since the devastating floods of 2008, our community progress toward permanent flood protection has been worryingly slow. …
Staff Editorials Dec. 9, 2017 6:00 am2928d ago
With so many high-profile politicians expressing misgivings about media, it’s good to see U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst …
Staff Editorials Dec. 8, 2017 7:30 am2929d ago
In Iowa, 721,344 registered voters checked the ‘no party” box, according to the latest state figures. That’s more than the …
Staff Editorials Dec. 7, 2017 11:30 am2930d ago
Cedar Rapids voted for change on Tuesday. Two City Hall newcomers won runoff elections this week. Brad Hart will be …
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Staff Editorials Dec. 3, 2017 6:30 am2934d ago
Cedar Rapids mayoral contenders Brad Hart and Monica Vernon respond to questions collected from the audience at a Nov. 21 …
Staff Editorials Dec. 2, 2017 9:00 am2935d ago
Federal tax reform measures include the reduction or elimination of a tax credit program that helps make most historic renovations …
Staff Editorials Dec. 1, 2017 5:00 am2936d ago
We read news this week that water quality legislation may be placed on a fast track when lawmakers return to …
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