In response to “No Child Left Outside” by Lenore Skenazy (Feb. 12 column): The school inspectors who inspected farm-based Moorestown …
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In response to “No Child Left Outside” by Lenore Skenazy (Feb. 12 column): The school inspectors who inspected farm-based Moorestown …
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Many companies like Quaker Oats continue to show their commitment to Cedar Rapids. A thumbs up to Quaker for weathering …
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As one of the wealthiest nations, we have a special responsibility in the world. Preventable diseases like AIDS and malaria …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 5, 2011 11:24 pm5323d ago
I find disturbing and reckless the frequent references from certain political figures who disparage the elite. Why? According to the …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 5, 2011 11:23 pm5323d ago
Letter to Egypt: The United States has spent trillions of dollars in Iraq and Afghanistan and may now be setting …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 5, 2011 11:22 pm5323d ago
The U.S. Department of Defense recently announced the U.S.-based Boeing Co. as the recipient of a $35 billion contract to …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2011 11:22 pm5324d ago
Regarding a Feb. 27 letter from Steve Callaway: He lives on Lake Macbride so you can see why he wants …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2011 11:19 pm5324d ago
It is a mistake to compare Mayo Clinic with other medical services, because the culture and work at Mayo is …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2011 11:19 pm5324d ago
I get concerned when I hear all the comments about same-sex marriage. Most dictionaries describe marriage as something like “a …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2011 11:18 pm5324d ago
With all the bad things these days, it’s nice to know there is a group like Cedar Valley Habitat for …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2011 11:17 pm5324d ago
My response to “Gun-rights advocates energized in Legislature” (Feb. 13 story) is to question why Iowans need to carry concealed …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2011 11:16 pm5324d ago
I recently attended a court appearance at the Linn County Courthouse. During the appearance, I observed those around me. A …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2011 11:15 pm5324d ago
What is wrong with the city council members in Iowa City? First, they knee-jerk a gun ban in Iowa City, …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2011 11:14 am5324d ago
In a Feb. 21 letter (“More guns means more will need medical care”), a local liberal academic claimed Republicans are …
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