In which we shout out our parents, our spouses, our friends, our colleagues, pro athletes and a Giant Screen TV.

Every year for Thanksgiving, we take time to express our gratitude for you, the Register’s readers, and all those who share letters and guest columns that inform and enliven our debates of ideas and solutions. We appreciate your time and insight.

This little piggy is grateful she’s never been shushed by a public official in Iowa. She’s eternally grateful for her circle of warm-hearted friends and family; two funny daughters and a kinda funny 110-pound dog, who are all ungovernable; and a very special guy named Tom, who came along better late than never.

Lee Rood, Reader’s Watchdog columnist

This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for rings. I’m grateful for the engagement ring from

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