It’s urgent we prevent a humanitarian crisis in Venezuela after the U.S. attack which removed the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, …
William Lambers Guest Columnists Jan. 10, 2026 5:00 am13h ago
It’s urgent we prevent a humanitarian crisis in Venezuela after the U.S. attack which removed the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, …
Mark Jackson Guest Columnists Jan. 9, 2026 1:27 pm1d ago
From our economy to our dinner tables, farming touches every part of life. I proudly carry on six generations of …
Stacy Grooms
Guest Columnists Jan. 8, 2026 9:09 am2d ago
On Jan. 1, our health insurance premiums jumped by hundreds of dollars a month. The Blue Cross Blue Shield plan …
Linda Schreiber
Guest Columnists Jan. 8, 2026 9:08 am2d ago
Iowa lawmakers are promoting property tax cuts as a welcome relief for Iowans. In reality, these state-level cuts are likely …
Staff Columnists Jan. 7, 2026 6:35 am3d ago
When a giant pharmaceutical and agricultural conglomerate ran into trouble, some Republicans in the Iowa Legislature, being generous souls, tried …
Staff Editorials Jan. 7, 2026 6:17 am3d ago
The last time Iowa had fewer than 300 traffic fatalities, the most popular car was the Ford Model T, and …
Karen Pratte Jan. 9, 2026 1:43 pm1d ago
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The digital clock silently clicks 3:01 a.m. In a few hours, 27 pairs of third grade eyes will be staring …
Althea Cole Staff Columnists Jan. 5, 2026 3:52 pm5d ago
The state was notified Dec. 19 that the USDA has approved Reynolds’ request to align allowable SUN Bucks purchases with Iowa’s new SNAP purchasing guidelines. Now able to set parameters for healthier purchases, the Big Kim Energy has jumped back on board with SUN Bucks — without yielding or folding on her original concerns.
Anne Dugger, Catherine McAuley Center
Guest Columnists Jan. 6, 2026 9:13 am4d ago
The New Year ushers in fresh ways for our community to engage in new opportunities for creativity, for collaboration, and for partnership building! We are a community of helpers. We recognize humanity in our city, and we act together to ensure our neighbors are safe and secure.
Alicia Faust, executive director of Willis Dady Homeless Services
Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2026 4:33 am6d ago
If we want real progress, we must move past stereotypes and the assumption that people choose homelessness. Housing First works because it combines stability with support. Solving homelessness requires a shared commitment across many systems, not just the efforts of those closest to the crisis.
Angie Albright and Aron Brecht, - HACAP
Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2026 4:30 am6d ago
HACAP anticipates serving even more neighbors in the coming year. In FY2025, we served just under 55,000 individuals, up from 46,000 in FY2024. Economic pressures and uncertainty within the social safety net continue to push families toward food pantries as a vital lifeline.
Dr. Tawana Lannin, - Superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School District
Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2026 4:30 am6d ago
This year, we will take intentional steps to right-size our system and design a district built for long-term excellence. Every decision will be student-centered. Every dollar will be aligned to learning. Every classroom will remain focused on achievement and belonging.
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