According to a recent news story, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency just gave a slap-on-the-wrist fine to a big cattle feedlot …
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Hugh Espey Letters to the Editor Nov. 26, 2025 7:07 am80d ago
According to a recent news story, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency just gave a slap-on-the-wrist fine to a big cattle feedlot …
Dale Kueter Letters to the Editor Nov. 26, 2025 7:05 am80d ago
I was saddened and disappointed to read that sports columnist and writer Mike Hlas will not be retained under the …
David Kamm
Letters to the Editor Nov. 26, 2025 6:00 am80d ago
A Nov. 17 article in The Gazette detailed several incidents of Iowa food companies repeatedly violating water pollution permits without …
Richard Pohorsky
Letters to the Editor Nov. 26, 2025 6:00 am80d ago
I was shocked that the new ownership of The Gazette is not retaining the excellent services of Mike Hlas in …
Stephanie Edmonds
Letters to the Editor Nov. 25, 2025 6:00 am81d ago
I was disheartened to read my senator’s recent email criticizing the use of SNAP benefits for occasional fast food purchases. …
Jane Cadwallader Howe
Letters to the Editor Nov. 24, 2025 6:00 am82d ago
We welcome the ceasefire and the release of hostages and prisoners in Gaza. However, a ceasefire is only the beginning …
Cecil Roper
Letters to the Editor Nov. 24, 2025 6:00 am82d ago
With American farmers expressing frustration over Argentinian beef bailouts, perhaps this moment calls for a broader conversation. Instead of fighting …
Jackson Parr
Letters to the Editor Nov. 23, 2025 11:16 pm83d ago
I wanted to say something about video games, because a lot of adults act like they’re nothing but a distraction. …
Lyle A Kleman
Letters to the Editor Nov. 23, 2025 6:00 am83d ago
Responding to Mr Dann Myers’ letter in Sunday’s edition (Nov. 16)) regarding the recently defeated CRCSD bond issue. He claims …
Gordie Felger
Letters to the Editor Nov. 23, 2025 6:00 am83d ago
“Republicans know their policies are unpopular. They offer culture wars to distract us from the fact that they have nothing …
Sydney Rieckhoff
Letters to the Editor Nov. 22, 2025 9:56 pm84d ago
Lawmakers and small businesses need to work together to drive Iowa’s economy forward. Last month, I traveled to Washington, D.C., …
Abby Collins
Letters to the Editor Nov. 22, 2025 9:56 pm84d ago
Iowa is facing two crises that strike at the heart of our economy and our way of life: Trump’s reckless …
Steve Barry
Letters to the Editor Nov. 20, 2025 6:48 am86d ago
I am concerned about Trump’s escalation in the Caribbean. His Department of Justice has cleared him of any wrong doing. …
Ellen Johnson
Letters to the Editor Nov. 20, 2025 6:48 am86d ago
A couple thoughts on the Epstein Files: I have no doubt that when they are finally released, any reference to …
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