Dave Simpson
Dave Simpson started his newspaper career in 1973 as a reporter for the Laramie Daily Boomerang. He moved on to editing posts at the Rawlins Daily Times and the Casper Star-Tribune. He then published newspapers in Colorado and Illinois for Howard Publications owners at the time of the Star-Tribune for 17 years.
Dave has written a weekly column about a wide variety of topics for 39 years, winning top columnist awards in Wyoming, Colorado, Illinois and Nebraska.
He and his wife Caryl are retired and live on an old wheat field east of Cheyenne. Their dog Mitch the latest in a long line of black Labrador Retrievers was rescued from the pound in Torrington.
Dave built his log cabin in the Snowy Range of Carbon County in the 1980s, where he spends as much time as possible every summer.
Latest from Dave Simpson
Dave Simpson: Democrats Double Down On Crazy
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "This past week it went from bad to worse for the Democrats. As far-left crazies from the Lunatic Fringe of the Democrat Party elected lots of socialist-leaning candidates in primary elections across the country."
Dave SimpsonJuly 14, 2026
Dave Simpson: Is This What You Educated Democrats Want?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Traditional (not insane) Democrats are being pushed aside by bat-guano crazy socialists and communists screaming about lunatic stuff like 'ending' law enforcement and closing prisons."
Dave SimpsonJuly 06, 2026
Dave Simpson: Soccer Fans Bring A Breath Of Fresh Air
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "If ever there was a much-needed breath of fresh air in this country, it has arrived in the form of thousands of soccer fans reveling in how wonderful America is."
Dave SimpsonJune 30, 2026
Dave Simpson: When Is The Death Penalty The Only Option?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "I once saw two young men sentenced to death. I was in the courtroom in Laramie in August of 1974 when Judge Bentley sentenced Billy Cloman and Julian Turner to the gas chamber for murders of two Laramie County ranchers."
Dave SimpsonJune 23, 2026
Dave Simpson: Those Two Old Guys Are At It Again
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Remember those two old guys building a cabin up high in the Snowy Range? Well, I'm one of those guys. The cabin project came out of hibernation two weeks ago, our third summer on the job. Our combined age this year: 150."
Dave SimpsonJune 15, 2026
Dave Simpson: Never-Trumper Guy Wants An Explanation
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Despite all the hatred and name calling, he's getting some good results. It's about results, not personality. I don't love everything about Trump. But, you guys HATE everything about him. Even the good stuff."
Dave SimpsonJune 09, 2026
Dave Simpson: Can The Democrats Give Donald Trump Credit For Anything?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Wouldn't you think Democrats could at least give Trump credit for closing the border? Can't we even expect THAT? That would be the border Joe Biden threw open to anyone and everyone who wanted to come to our country."
Dave SimpsonJune 01, 2026
Dave Simpson: I'm Voting For The Skunk At The Garden Party
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Serving in office, Chuck Gray was often the skunk at the status quo garden party. He had repeated run-ins with Gov Gordon, and two episodes when Gordon reportedly suggested they go outside and settle their differences."
Dave SimpsonMay 25, 2026
Dave Simpson: Data Centers Popping Up Like Dandelions
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “It's hard to think of a community that is more out on a limb than Cheyenne if data center problems ensue, and the tax-dollar dreams of local officials turn into something entirely different. Like it or not, we're up to our necks in this, folks.”
Dave SimpsonMay 19, 2026
Dave Simpson: Check The Label On That Alleged Republican
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "To hear our Wishy-Washy, Republican Lite friends tell it, the primary is the most important election in Wyoming history. So important, they are encouraging Democrats – if they can find one – to cross over and vote Republican Lite."
Dave SimpsonMay 11, 2026
Dave Simpson: Rest In Peace – The Cigarette Break
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “The boat my dad and brother built in the basement turned out to be one sweet little runabout. And, like it or not, I gotta give some of the credit to Camel cigarettes."
Dave SimpsonMay 05, 2026
Dave Simpson: So, Who Won The Budget Session Battle?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Did you hear the story how Weaksauce Republicans saved the budget session from the slash-and-burn Freedom Caucus? Typical anti-Freedom Caucus spin from liberal Republicans who forgot which brand they're supposed to be riding for."
Dave SimpsonApril 27, 2026