I’m a lifelong Republican, voting GOP since 1968. I wish Ron DeSantis would get the GOP nomination, but I doubt …
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Rick David Letters to the Editor May. 8, 2023 6:00 am1015d ago
I’m a lifelong Republican, voting GOP since 1968. I wish Ron DeSantis would get the GOP nomination, but I doubt …
Arlie Willems Letters to the Editor May. 7, 2023 6:00 am1016d ago
Majority lawmakers, tragically, have missed the most important point regarding gun rights. The Second Amendment is based on the need …
Ruth Bensmiller-Reed
Letters to the Editor May. 7, 2023 6:00 am1016d ago
Once again, the topic of addressing issues within nursing home care is brought to light. There continues to be a …
Bob Gertsen
Letters to the Editor May. 7, 2023 6:00 am1016d ago
One of Governor Reynolds’ frequent quotes is “The safety net has become a hammock.” This year, the Iowa Republican controlled …
Sylvia Thompson
Letters to the Editor May. 7, 2023 6:00 am1016d ago
Last week I had the pleasure of attending Linn-Mar High School’s production of Les Miserables. It was superb! Cast, crew, …
Richard Pohorsky
Letters to the Editor May. 7, 2023 6:00 am1016d ago
I, like many Cedar Rapids residents, was extremely disappointed by the Cedar Rapids School Board decision to demolish Harrison School. …
Jim Walters
Letters to the Editor May. 7, 2023 6:00 am1016d ago
Where to put all that toxic, contaminated water and soil from the C6-Zero fire in Marengo? Let me make a …
David J. Bobb
Letters to the Editor May. 6, 2023 6:00 am1017d ago
As America celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week from May 8-12, we should acknowledge the vital work of Iowa civics teachers. If …
Lloyd Holecek
Letters to the Editor May. 5, 2023 12:00 pm1018d ago
Why don’t hospitals go to a fast-food restaurant and hire the kid sweeping the floor to be the hospital’s next …
Jill Jamieson
Letters to the Editor May. 5, 2023 11:45 am1018d ago
Thank you for your April 28 editorial, “Bird’s pause is a cruel policy.” You noted “No comment from the attorney …
Kathy Burnes
Letters to the Editor May. 3, 2023 6:00 am1020d ago
Beautiful, historic Harrison Elementary School will be torn down. The Cedar Rapids School Board disappoints again. Members really don’t want …
Jim and Linda Smith
Letters to the Editor May. 3, 2023 6:00 am1020d ago
Many in the Cedar Rapids area still rue the day when the iconic railroad depot was demolished in 1961. Let’s …
Letters to the Editor May. 2, 2023 6:00 am1021d ago
I agree with everything John Meyer said in his April 22 letter (“Congress Must Address Gun Violence”)—except for one statement: …
Cheryl Machovec
Letters to the Editor May. 1, 2023 6:00 am1022d ago
Ban assault style guns — no ifs, ands or buts. Cheryl Machovec Springville
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