It’s been two days (as I write) since the special election in New York and I have not read anything …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor May. 29, 2011 11:28 am5238d ago
It’s been two days (as I write) since the special election in New York and I have not read anything …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor May. 29, 2011 11:28 am5238d ago
Voters sided with Republicans in the 2010 election, ostensibly to create jobs lost as a result of George W. Bush’s …
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Letters to the Editor May. 29, 2011 11:17 am5238d ago
We hear the words “The land of the free” and “the home of the brave” every time someone sings our …
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Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2011 11:14 am5239d ago
The Cedar Rapids School District adding Spanish to kindergarten and first grades makes sense, introducing it during the sponge years …
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Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2011 11:11 am5239d ago
It’s not too late to do the Cedar Rapids convention center the right way. The city should actively pursue acquisition …
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Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2011 11:10 am5239d ago
It’s great to see there were five schools offering all students a free breakfast during state testing week (“Some schools …
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Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2011 11:08 am5239d ago
Turn left from the left lane into the left lane; turn right from the right lane into the right lane; …
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Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2011 11:05 am5239d ago
Recently, an idea came out of the Obama administration that made a lot of sense. Instead of rewarding big oil …
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Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2011 11:03 am5239d ago
I know that the Rapture story is quickly becoming old news. But Harold Camping was correct. The Rapture is coming. …
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Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2011 11:01 am5239d ago
In July, the Department of Natural Resources will eliminate 16 positions from the Iowa Geological and Water Survey (IGWS). These …
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Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2011 10:59 am5239d ago
Responding to a May 8 letter by Pat Minor of Iowa City (“U.S. must help Libyan uprising”). She states she …
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Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2011 10:59 am5240d ago
Look out Marion, here it comes. This time it’s hidden in a small yellow notice in your water bill. The …
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Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2011 10:57 am5240d ago
Iowa has a tradition of good education. The economy is getting better and there are funds available to support education. …
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Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2011 10:49 am5240d ago
Regarding House Speaker Kraig Paulsen, R-Hiawatha, saying no to a $230 million federal grant for Amtrak service from Iowa City …
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