The last time the street department really tended to residential streets was 2007. In 2008 we had the flood, then …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2011 11:09 am5386d ago
The last time the street department really tended to residential streets was 2007. In 2008 we had the flood, then …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2011 11:09 am5386d ago
Mayor Ron Corbett, my husband and I usually vote Democrat. During the last mayoral election, we listened to you say …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2011 11:08 am5386d ago
In the March 29 Gazette/KCRG-TV9 public forum on the proposed medical district, it was apparent that specific details of the …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2011 11:07 am5386d ago
I support dove hunting. When I was young (late 30s, early 40s), we made pot pie (potatoes, vegetables, etc.) with …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2011 11:03 am5386d ago
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (it was April 10-16), we’d like to recognize volunteers who dedicate their time, talents …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2011 11:01 am5386d ago
As spring approaches, I would like to compliment two women who are primarily responsible for the lovely flowers that grace …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2011 11:00 am5386d ago
AEGON USA, once a respected company in Cedar Rapids, continues to ship jobs to India. Yes, it si an international …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 15, 2011 11:06 am5387d ago
We’d like to recognize volunteers from Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities who are helping to beautify the city parks and …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 15, 2011 11:03 am5387d ago
I am a retired naval officer who served my country in uniform for 35 years. As part of the oath …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 15, 2011 10:58 am5387d ago
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., was on “Meet the Press” on April 10 and said the United States has to cut …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 15, 2011 10:57 am5387d ago
I have grown tired of some members of the national news media doing sloppy reporting, but last Friday night (April …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 14, 2011 1:30 pm5388d ago
A recent study by The Partnership at Drugfree.org revealed that drinking among today’s teenagers is on the increase. Furthermore these …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 14, 2011 1:27 pm5388d ago
An April 10 story stated that the House passed HR 910 “denying the EPA authority to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions associated …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 14, 2011 1:25 pm5388d ago
“If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street. If you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet, ‘cause I’m …
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