I was dismayed by Dick Fredericks’ aimless rant (Sunday guest column) against Washington High School and its principal. The principal …
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I was dismayed by Dick Fredericks’ aimless rant (Sunday guest column) against Washington High School and its principal. The principal …
I commend The Gazette for publishing Dick Fredericks’ guest column (Jan. 9) and demonstrating that free speech is still alive. …
Rather than reporting on CEOs getting bonuses when they fire people, public employees are being scapegoated by the media and …
How unfortunate. The library board has selected a classic setting for the new Cedar Rapids Public Library, across from Greene …
In the wake of the tragic shooting in Arizona that killed six people and wounded 13 others, it is clear …
Having Cedar Rapids’ traffic lights blink in all directions after midnight is a wonderful idea. It speeds transit through largely …
I realize that publishing decisions are made in advance, but the letter in today’s (Jan. 10) Gazette from Wendell Carr …
The recent ruling by a federal judge regarding the unconstitutionality of the health care reform law is a most refreshing …
The rush of people to get gun permits, now that Iowa has a “shall issue” law taking discretion away from …
Thank you for printing the St. Luke Scripture about the shepherds hearing of the birth of the Christ in the …
I write to correct a myth about the U.S. Postal Service. The majority of American people believe letter carriers’ salaries …
Thank you for highlighting Dr. Dean Bemus in those we lost during 2010 (Dec. 27 Gazette). As a longtime patient …
The Iowa House Republicans’ first bill includes cutting the following: l Direct the Education Appropriations Budget Subcommittee to combine the …
Three cheers for Jennifer Lee from Cedar Rapids on her Dec. 28 letter about school staffing cuts last year. Right …
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