The upcoming city council elections are important for Iowa City. There are many challenges facing the city, including government spending, …
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The upcoming city council elections are important for Iowa City. There are many challenges facing the city, including government spending, …
It is imperative for the Cedar Rapids City Council to have a council member who is fiscally responsible and financially …
The most important mayoral election in the history of Cedar Rapids is upon us. The largest single disaster ever recorded …
After the vandalism Pleasant Creek Cemetery earlier this year, how absolutely crass of The Gazette to allow a writer to …
A letter published Oct. 24 argues that “until we clearly identify and quantify the too-high costs, we shouldn’t pursue remedies …
The Cedar Rapids City Council is going to hire yet another consultant regarding the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Is there …
In 2000, my wife and I received regular flu shots. Unfortunately, we got sick instead of not getting the flu. …
Recently it was announced that 3,500 troops of the Iowa National Guard will be called up for deployment to Afghanistan …
According to the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, about 90 percent of adult smokers begin smoking in their teens are …
My first letter was a response to a Desert Storm peace protest column. An accompanying picture reminiscent of pot-smoking, flower-wearing, …
In regards to the current debacle we call health care reform, our Washington cronies are truly oblivious to the American …
Coralville works. It works for small and large businesses. It works for individuals and families. It works with its partners …
Regarding Glenn E. Chatfield’s Oct. 24 letter “Jesus would reject current liberal stances”: Sorry, but Jesus’ teachings were a lot …
Aaron Saylor and his wife, Jennie, chose to come to Cedar Rapids after graduating from college. We’ve known them since …
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