A Des Moines Register reporter recently wrote about the similarities between Governor-elect Terry Branstad’s campaign pledges and the legislative wishlist …
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A Des Moines Register reporter recently wrote about the similarities between Governor-elect Terry Branstad’s campaign pledges and the legislative wishlist …
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There was discussion at a recent Cedar Rapids City Council meeting regarding the Time Check Recreation Center being moved to …
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An overall review of the U.S. war policy in Afghanistan is/was scheduled for this month. The “was” means that the …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 6, 2010 3:30 pm5518d ago
The fifth annual Sleep Out for the Homeless on Nov. 13-14 was organized by Linn County Veteran Affairs and the …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 6, 2010 3:28 pm5518d ago
A Dec. 2 letter from James Kane defined the elitist attitude of liberal Democrats. He portrayed rural Republicans as rubes …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 6, 2010 3:27 pm5518d ago
With the recent construction of the East Post Road bridge, it was necessary to install traffic control devices to handle …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 6, 2010 3:26 pm5518d ago
The Gazette Nov. 23 article defines Iowa’s anti-bullying and anti-harassment law as: Any electronic, written, verbal or physical act or …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 6, 2010 3:11 pm5518d ago
Back when the speed cameras were being discussed, everything written in The Gazette and said at the meeting concentrated on …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 5, 2010 11:09 pm5519d ago
Long ago, America was hijacked by people believing in many truths, resulting in an ever-thickening fog of endless half truths/innuendos, …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 5, 2010 11:08 pm5519d ago
The Iowa Supreme Court chief justice voted out of office was appointed by then-Gov. Terry Branstad. Jan Mickelson on WHO …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 5, 2010 11:06 pm5519d ago
I was extremely disappointed to see The Gazette publish regurgitated, blatant lies in Timothy Wentz’s Nov. 30 letter, which stated, …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 5, 2010 11:03 pm5519d ago
Every year, local animal rescue groups, shelters and veterinary offices see an influx of hunting dogs that have been abandoned. …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 4, 2010 11:58 pm5520d ago
We’ve all heard stories about the financial difficulties faced by people who could not obtain health care coverage because they …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 4, 2010 11:56 pm5520d ago
I’ve been selling guns in Cedar Rapids for more than 40 years. I am disappointed the new “shall issue” concealed …
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