As we close in on the election, all voters need to incorporate fairness into their choices. In Iowa, in most …
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Jeff Murray Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2022 6:00 am1141d ago
As we close in on the election, all voters need to incorporate fairness into their choices. In Iowa, in most …
Cort Stapleton Letters to the Editor Nov. 3, 2022 6:00 am1142d ago
Ashley Hinson is one of the hardest-working representatives Iowa’s ever seen. I’ve noticed over the last two years how she …
Kayla Panos-Blackcloud
Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2022 6:00 am1143d ago
On May 18, 2019, I heard one of my best friends scream my name while watching me get shot in …
Charlene Lange
Letters to the Editor Nov. 1, 2022 6:00 am1144d ago
Election time is here. So many candidates. So many issues. It is not like in the past where candidates agree …
Tim Bickel
Letters to the Editor Oct. 31, 2022 6:00 am1145d ago
Despite early efforts and Turkey’s repeated offers to broker a cease fire in our proxy war with Russia over Ukraine, …
Allan Pierson
Letters to the Editor Oct. 30, 2022 7:00 am1146d ago
Ashley Hinson voted against the ARPA bill which sent $4.45 billion to Iowa to help with pandemic related problems. Cedar …
Katharina Sharpe
Letters to the Editor Oct. 30, 2022 7:00 am1146d ago
Mike Franken is the best choice to represent Iowans in the U.S. Senate. Chuck Grassley is seeking an eighth term …
Mark Havlicek
Letters to the Editor Oct. 30, 2022 7:00 am1146d ago
Regardless of your political party, you are likely feeling financial pressure and are having to make hard decisions about how …
Traci Fine
Letters to the Editor Oct. 30, 2022 7:00 am1146d ago
I came to know Paul Talley while I was working as a clerk at the Linn County Treasurers Office. I’ve …
Dan Biechler
Letters to the Editor Oct. 30, 2022 7:00 am1146d ago
Brent Oleson is an extremely hard worker and a passionate advocate for Linn County. He has brought much to Linn …
Wayne Shannon
Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2022 7:00 am1147d ago
I believe that the family farm belongs to the family. As children grow they help with chores and run equipment. …
Kay Lammers
Letters to the Editor Oct. 28, 2022 6:00 am1148d ago
Republicans are campaigning on “White Christian Nationalism.” The American morality police are ruling every aspect of our lives. Americans have …
Rebecca Kresowik
Letters to the Editor Oct. 27, 2022 6:00 am1149d ago
Iowans are fortunate to have Tom Miller as our attorney general. He has been fighting for years on behalf of …
John Allen
Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2022 6:00 am1150d ago
Public Measure 1 — Strict scrutiny. We are dealing with a universal, God-given right in the Second Amendment and the …
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