There has been real progress in Afghanistan as we kick the Taliban out of more valleys and villages in Helmund …
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There has been real progress in Afghanistan as we kick the Taliban out of more valleys and villages in Helmund …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Jan. 7, 2011 9:34 am5381d ago
I had the privilege of attending a program of Christmas songs on Dec. 21 presented by the preschool classes at …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 7, 2011 9:32 am5381d ago
The Liberal-Progressives tell us that their entire programs are for the benefit of the common man and future generations. But …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 7, 2011 8:39 am5381d ago
After seeing another compact car wedged under the rear end of a bus, why do buses not have to have …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 6, 2011 3:51 pm5381d ago
The Dec. 23 letter from Harvey Hops, captioned “Too many ‘poor’ rely on government handouts,” warrants a response. Keep in …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 6, 2011 3:51 pm5381d ago
One day before Christmas, my husband and I stopped at the Wilson Avenue Hy-Vee for coffee. Next to the Salvation …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 6, 2011 3:49 pm5381d ago
In 1948, the United Nations established Israel as a homeland for the Jews. The indigenous population, Palestinians, did not agree …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 6, 2011 3:46 pm5381d ago
Congratulations to NextEra Energy for obtaining a 20-year extension of the operating license for the Duane Arnold Energy Center. The …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 6, 2011 3:45 pm5381d ago
The Mission of Hope had a special Christmas celebration Dec. 22. Kurt Warner’s foundation, First Things First, made a sizable …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 6, 2011 7:59 am5382d ago
Jim Houser, a 20-year Linn County supervisor defeated in the November election, said of his loss, “I think it was …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 6, 2011 7:53 am5382d ago
If one looks at the recent election results in a different way, only 25 percent of registered Iowa voters wanted …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 6, 2011 7:52 am5382d ago
Regarding a Jan. 1 letter, “Some fun potential with C.R. traffic cameras,” by Karl Dietz: I have a better idea! …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 6, 2011 7:51 am5382d ago
The definition of marriage has become a very divisive issue. Because we differ on such issues is no excuse for …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 6, 2011 7:49 am5382d ago
As we ring in a new year and a new Congress, we are most grateful for the gift of hope. …
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