ABOUT Columns are the opinion of the author, and include both facts and the individualÂ’s personal perspective. Community members are encouraged to submit guest columns up to 600 words for consideration. Sat., March 13, 2021 How a year of COVID-19 testing challenged and strengthened state lab The basic rule of a crisis is that you don't come out of it the same The University of Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory in Coralville, Iowa, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) Michael Pentella One of the biggest battles against COVID-19 for the past year has been wage...