In our region and around the nation, the struggle against food insecurity has quietly intensified. Food insecurity now affects thousands …
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In our region and around the nation, the struggle against food insecurity has quietly intensified. Food insecurity now affects thousands …
Mandi Remington Guest Columnists Nov. 4, 2025 8:40 am23h ago
There is a line between hard bargaining and cruelty. When a government begins to weaponize basic means of survival, it …
Eric Johnson
Guest Columnists Nov. 3, 2025 5:00 am2d ago
Like many Iowans, I instinctively turn to nature and gardening to find peace and calm. For me, that means time …
Megan Alter
Guest Columnists Nov. 2, 2025 5:00 am3d ago
My name is Megan Alter and I am currently an Iowa City Council member serving in an at-large seat. Thank …
Laurie Goodrich
Guest Columnists Nov. 2, 2025 5:00 am3d ago
Coralville Mayor | Laurie Goodrich Coralville has been home to my family for many years, and this community has given …
Chris Gloninger
Guest Columnists Nov. 2, 2025 5:00 am3d ago
September hurricane showed how competition between government and private forecasts can damage accuracy and trust
Clara Reynen Guest Columnists Nov. 2, 2025 5:00 am3d ago
I’m an artist, librarian, and community organizer who has been attending and watching City Council meetings each month since 2023. …
Nancy Bird Guest Columnists Nov. 2, 2025 5:00 am3d ago
As President and CEO of Greater Iowa City, Inc., I’m proud to support the local-option sales tax (LOST) on the …
Newman Abuissa
Guest Columnists Nov. 2, 2025 5:00 am3d ago
Newman Abuissa is running for Iowa City Council to make our city more affordable for everyone. After 35 years as …
Mike Knudson
Guest Columnists Nov. 1, 2025 5:00 am4d ago
My wife Beth and I have lived in Coralville over 25 years and raised both our daughters in Coralville. I …
Derick Schroeder
Guest Columnists Nov. 1, 2025 5:00 am4d ago
Why I’m running for City Council. As a Coralville resident and a Realtor serving many in this community since 2019, …
Kim Hagemann
Guest Columnists Nov. 1, 2025 5:00 am4d ago
I recently watched an interview with the former governor of Iowa and former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. A number …
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