Letters to the Editor

I would like to praise the volunteer workers from the local building trade unions and all volunteers who are aiding …

I didn’t know what a Japanese beetle was until we moved to Iowa from Kansas five years ago. I started …

Visit a county fair and examine the 4-H exhibits. Notice that most entries have a blue ribbon. A blue ribbon …

President Barack Obama has suggested that Republican legislators need to ask themselves if they are able to say “yes” to …

Did anyone ever stop to think that as we continue to increase our offering of subsidized housing and easy access …

Labor unions are under attack by Republican governors across the country. The reason is that unions are the only organized …

The current highway funding authorization extension expires Sept. 30. It is imperative a new funding bill be passed before then. …

My questioning of Cedar Rapids school district performance started in 2000 when we won the argument and obtained just two …

Regarding the flag-lowering issue (“What’s On Your Mind,” July 23). One responder said the flag should “absolutely not” be lowered …

I was alienated by Kathleen Parker’s disingenuous criticism (July 20 column) of President Obama’s story about his mother’s health care …

I’m responding to the July 19 letter: “Pets don’t belong at farmers market.” I agree. No dogs should be allowed. …

President Barack Obama should resign. He said he can’t guarantee Social Security payments in August (if budget deal isn’t reached …