Gov. Terry Branstad should just get rid of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and save the state millions of …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Jun. 16, 2011 11:41 am5325d ago
Gov. Terry Branstad should just get rid of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and save the state millions of …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Jun. 16, 2011 11:40 am5325d ago
One might analyize that life is like running the 100-yard dash. Problem is, we don’t all begin at the same …
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Letters to the Editor Jun. 15, 2011 12:20 pm5326d ago
On June 11, 2008, residents along the Cedar River prepared for a mandatory evacuation from an imminent flood. That epic …
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Letters to the Editor Jun. 15, 2011 12:10 pm5326d ago
The Gazette needs to stop shoving down our throats its opinion of why we all should rekindle the local-option sales …
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Letters to the Editor Jun. 15, 2011 12:09 pm5326d ago
For 26 years, the July 4 Fifth Season run has been a unique road race because it ran through the …
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Letters to the Editor Jun. 15, 2011 12:08 pm5326d ago
During the April 21 local-option sales tax forum at Harrison School, the leaders of We Can Do Better – the …
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Letters to the Editor Jun. 14, 2011 5:30 pm5327d ago
I am amazed at the Republican effort to create jobs by cutting business taxes. High school economics will teach you …
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Letters to the Editor Jun. 14, 2011 5:29 pm5327d ago
Some Iowa officials have been going around the state talking about a billion-dollar surplus this year. This seems to give …
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Letters to the Editor Jun. 14, 2011 5:28 pm5327d ago
Last week, the Senate Education Appropriations Subcommittee invited student leaders from the state universities to discuss the effects that a …
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Letters to the Editor Jun. 14, 2011 5:17 pm5327d ago
In her June 8 letter, Cherie Haury-Artz states: “A good education for every child is a primary responsibility of a …
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Letters to the Editor Jun. 14, 2011 5:16 pm5327d ago
Regarding the June 6 story “Sheriff: New gun law has allowed criminals to carry,” about claims by Johnson County Sheriff …
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Letters to the Editor Jun. 14, 2011 9:01 am5327d ago
As a parent and a victim of a nasty dog attack, I am concerned about the safety of the patrons …
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Letters to the Editor Jun. 12, 2011 3:13 pm5329d ago
June 14 is Flag Day. I need two flags for display, the circle of stars and the sickle and hammer. …
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Letters to the Editor Jun. 12, 2011 3:10 pm5329d ago
I have always enjoyed reading George Ford’s articles, but was disappointed in the caption for a photo with the June …
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