The number one cause of death of minors in the U.S. is death by gunfire. There have been more mass …
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Butch and Myra Frana Letters to the Editor Jun. 1, 2023 9:17 am991d ago
The number one cause of death of minors in the U.S. is death by gunfire. There have been more mass …
Kamel Aossey Letters to the Editor May. 31, 2023 9:03 am992d ago
Why would Iowans want to vote for Donald Trump if he is the final candidate on the Presidential Republican ticket? …
Cora Sutton
Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2023 6:00 am993d ago
Fiscal Year 2022 saw 152,000 unaccompanied minors encountered at or near the U.S. border; this is an all time high …
Ed Flaherty
Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2023 6:00 am995d ago
Dear U.S. Soldiers Named on the Wall, “Why” is the overwhelming question. After 50 years, the best answer is there …
Kent Williams
Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2023 6:00 am995d ago
In a recent email from Sen. Joni Ernst’s office she says, “The Biden administration is unilaterally erasing 50 years of …
Dann Myers
Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2023 6:00 am995d ago
More than 90 members of the 209th Medical Company of the Iowa Army National Guard were welcomed home in a …
Charles Cizio
Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2023 6:00 am995d ago
It is a fact that Gov. Kim Reynolds had a personal history of problems with alcohol, and is fortunate to …
Steve Springer
Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2023 6:00 am995d ago
Memorial Day weekend represents the day we remember and honor those of our countrymen who gave their life serving our …
Tanya Street
Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2023 6:00 am996d ago
Iowans know how important it is to take care of their friends and neighbors, but right now, MAGA Republicans like …
Jerry Elsea
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2023 6:00 am997d ago
Two years ago, The Gazette ran my fanciful guest column “Planning for felon as president.” It was a playful poke …
Jay Kacena
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2023 6:00 am997d ago
A recent letter here asked “Who knew that electing Obama and Biden would lead to this level of consequences?” Here’s …
Jim Highly
Letters to the Editor May. 25, 2023 6:00 am998d ago
Until COVID, we did extensive international travel. From that viewpoint, I would advise young people to not limit a place …
Patricia Martin
Letters to the Editor May. 25, 2023 6:00 am998d ago
Houby Days in the Czech Village, a grand tradition for 45 years, was a successful occasion! When this spring festival …
Rob McNally
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2023 6:00 am999d ago
With the 2023 legislative session ended, it gives pause to reflect on the accomplishments of state government. This includes: • …
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