Most Iowans don’t move after they reach retirement, meaning many will ‘age in place” in neighborhoods where daily activities require …
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
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.
Most Iowans don’t move after they reach retirement, meaning many will ‘age in place” in neighborhoods where daily activities require …
Each member of Congress receives a ‘Members Representational Allowance” to cover the cost of serving constituents and communicating with folks …
No, we really didn’t expect the election year 2016 legislative session to yield a major breakthrough on improving Iowa’s water …
New statistics raise troubling questions about admissions and discharge policies at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. State officials must …
We supported the ballot measure last fall that would have authorized a 27-cent property tax levy to fund the city’s …
Establishing and maintaining vibrant communities requires large doses of sunshine. This is especially true for institutions, such as public schools, …
This editorial is part of our 2016 editorial focus, Building blocks: Working together to make our communities great places to …
Many youth mentoring programs in Cedar Rapids are looking for mentors and volunteers. ACADEMY FOR SCHOLASTIC AND PERSONAL SUCCESS ‘ …
Iowa’s public schools cannot afford and shouldn’t be asked to absorb new unfunded state mandates, especially when budgets are so …
This is part of our 2016 editorial focus, Building blocks: Working together to make our communities great places to live. …
Republicans in the Iowa House have unveiled their strategy for improving water quality in Iowa. There are aspects of the …
Twenty-three states have legalized marijuana for medical use despite being given no specific federal authority to do so. It’s time …
State lawmakers managed to bridge their usual partisan differences this week and send a welcome piece of legislation to Gov. …
At long last, Iowa lawmakers have reached and approved a bipartisan deal on funding Iowa’s public schools. ‘Reasonable” seems to …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
© 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved.
Daily Newsletters