Iowa is losing a congressional district in 2012. The reason? Slow or no population growth. Seventy percent of our young …
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Iowa is losing a congressional district in 2012. The reason? Slow or no population growth. Seventy percent of our young …
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Chet Culver is doing one of the best jobs of any governor. Despite very tough circumstances, the flood disaster of …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 19, 2010 3:33 pm5567d ago
Regarding traffic cameras: Remember when you used to drive down the interstate, minding your own business, and someone would fly …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 19, 2010 3:31 pm5567d ago
On Nov. 2, Iowans have a chance of a lifetime to vote for Iowa’s Water and Land Legacy Amendment. The …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 18, 2010 4:07 pm5568d ago
Regarding the Oct. 8 letter by Joan McCalmant about staff at the Linn County Recorder’s Office. She dismissed comments made …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 18, 2010 4:05 pm5568d ago
Those who are upset about the changing landscape in the judicial selection process don’t seem to see how this can …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 18, 2010 4:04 pm5568d ago
Sen. Chuck Grassley is right to support a renewable electricity standard requiring large utilities to get 15 percent of electricity …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 18, 2010 4:03 pm5568d ago
Recently, the Delaware County Board of Supervisors was presented a plan to rebuild the Lake Delhi Dam. Supervisors must commit …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 3:09 pm5569d ago
Incredibly, Rep. Dave Loebsack, in his campaign ads, declares he will always stand up for what’s right. Perhaps what’s right …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 3:03 pm5569d ago
The latest Loebsack television ad states flatly that Mariannette Miller-Meeks has a “secret plan” to increase the sales tax to …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 1:12 pm5569d ago
The Tea Party calls for ending the tenure of long-serving politicians in Washington. Others say it’s time for a woman …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 1:11 pm5569d ago
Statistics have been published showing a reduction in the number of assaults since the 21-only ordinance has passed. I agree. …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 1:11 pm5569d ago
So Dave Loebsack wants my vote this fall. I decided to take a look what my representative has done for …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2010 1:09 pm5569d ago
It appears that the Republican machine is outspending the Democratic Party in advertising by about seven to one. Anyone who …
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