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Larry Hodgden Letters to the Editor Jun. 15, 2023 6:00 am977d ago
This week we marked Flag Day, when we honor the symbol of the United States of America, long recognized around …
Ann Eby Letters to the Editor Jun. 14, 2023 12:48 pm978d ago
The Gazette’s entire Insight section for June 12 was worthy of framing for future reference! Our dirty water situation must …
Jean Sippy
Letters to the Editor Jun. 12, 2023 6:00 am980d ago
Huge praise to The Gazette for the two front page articles June 3 and June 7, which give each one …
Vicki Hughes
Letters to the Editor Jun. 11, 2023 6:00 am981d ago
I would like to encourage all homeowners who are 65 years or older to take advantage of the law just …
Lynn Gallagher
Letters to the Editor Jun. 11, 2023 6:00 am981d ago
Do wild animals belong in the wild? Not according to the Iowa Raptor Project and the University of Iowa. Raptors …
Del Swartzendruber
Letters to the Editor Jun. 11, 2023 6:00 am981d ago
Advancements in medical technology now allows for many procedures to be performed in the womb on the unborn. Conditions which …
Jim Walters
Letters to the Editor Jun. 11, 2023 6:00 am981d ago
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he represents “Trumpism, without Trump.” Sounds like a BLT without the bacon. Jim Walters Iowa City
Niles Ross
Letters to the Editor Jun. 11, 2023 6:00 am981d ago
I am having significant difficulties with a corporation with which I am doing business, and which I chose because it …
Marlene Lacy
Letters to the Editor Jun. 11, 2023 6:00 am981d ago
It is with immense gratitude that I wish to thank the two Linn-Mar orchestras who performed for us at Terrace …
John Brunsman
Letters to the Editor Jun. 11, 2023 6:00 am981d ago
I’m tired of politicians talking of cutting Social Security. I paid into it for over 40 years. I want to …
Virginia Horan
Letters to the Editor Jun. 11, 2023 6:00 am981d ago
Thank you for printing the Venice photo on your Snapshot page on Monday, May 29. It brought back memories of …
Kurt Noack
Letters to the Editor Jun. 10, 2023 6:00 am982d ago
The Director of the Iowa Economic Authority recently stated that it aims to recruit young professionals and employees to the …
Jim Walters
Letters to the Editor Jun. 9, 2023 6:00 am983d ago
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis join in mutual back-patting on their gubernatorial achievements. I guess if …
Ann Houlahan
Letters to the Editor Jun. 9, 2023 6:00 am983d ago
I am disappointed in my country once again. We talk “Christian family values.“ We do not act as Christians. “Love …
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