My car broke down on Highway 151 and 44th Street in Marion while I was at a stoplight. Drivers were …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Jul. 6, 2011 3:33 pm5305d ago
My car broke down on Highway 151 and 44th Street in Marion while I was at a stoplight. Drivers were …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Jul. 6, 2011 3:31 pm5305d ago
There is some economic double talk occurring in the discussions about the federal budget. Republican Congressional leaders Mitch McConnell and …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 5, 2011 10:49 am5306d ago
With the speed cameras slowing traffic down on the monitored roads, this means that drivers will be spending more time …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 5, 2011 10:48 am5306d ago
In a June 23 letter, Robert J. Boes made a connection between America’s relatively low life expectancy among rich countries …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 5, 2011 10:37 am5306d ago
Through the muddy waters of the flood of 2008, several things have become clear. Cedar Rapids leaders have a commitment …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 5, 2011 10:36 am5306d ago
I’m from the Philippines and have been here under the Program of Academic Exchange (PAX) in Cedar Rapids since August. …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 2, 2011 11:19 am5309d ago
I wish to recognize the volunteers who drive the Benton County Veterans Affairs medical shuttle. These dedicated men and women …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 2, 2011 11:12 am5309d ago
I’m disgusted with Iowa Republicans and so-called conservatives! They have a rare, splendid, second-chance opportunity to support for the presidency …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 2, 2011 11:11 am5309d ago
E. Michael Myers’ excellent June 29 cover story on Jim Leach’s campaign for civility in American society contains one error …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 2, 2011 11:01 am5309d ago
For two years, the residents of Cedar Rapids have discussed building flood protection. The city decided on a course of …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 1, 2011 11:10 am5310d ago
Regarding the June 26 article, “Iowa nursing homes reimbursed for legal fees when sued, cited”: I know a guy who …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 1, 2011 11:10 am5310d ago
The next general election is a long way off, but voters should be collecting information and sorting it out into …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 1, 2011 11:07 am5310d ago
When I moved to Marion in 2004, I took my Mercury to a local dealer for servicing every 3,000 miles. …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 1, 2011 10:59 am5310d ago
Mitt Romney faces a possible problem because of his religious beliefs. I hope President Obama wins another term. However, I …
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