The Nov. 8 Iowa ballot includes “Public Measure 1,” on whether to amend the Iowa Constitution to assert, “The right …
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Dale Fitzgibbons Letters to the Editor Oct. 20, 2022 6:00 am1156d ago
The Nov. 8 Iowa ballot includes “Public Measure 1,” on whether to amend the Iowa Constitution to assert, “The right …
Angela Weiland Letters to the Editor Oct. 19, 2022 6:00 am1157d ago
As many parents know, raising a child is not without worry. We worry about their health, safety, and happiness from …
Paul Kurt
Letters to the Editor Oct. 18, 2022 9:11 am1158d ago
As you head to the polls in just a few weeks, I’d like you to really consider what is on …
Michael Potash
Letters to the Editor Oct. 18, 2022 9:11 am1158d ago
Many Iowans are concerned about the direction of our state in several areas. Deidre DeJear came to Iowa for college …
Anne Michael
Letters to the Editor Oct. 18, 2022 9:10 am1158d ago
Ashley Hinson has a voting record that is very concerning. She railed against the shortage of baby formula but voted …
Jeremy Brigham
Letters to the Editor Oct. 18, 2022 9:10 am1158d ago
As a longtime lobbyist for Iowans for Gun Safety, I think Iowans would be safer if we vote “no” on …
Glenn Goetz
Letters to the Editor Oct. 18, 2022 6:00 am1158d ago
Democrat Elle Wyant and Republican Brad Sherman are candidates for state House District 91. After attending campaign events and studying …
Chris Rolwes
Letters to the Editor Oct. 16, 2022 7:00 pm1159d ago
Liz Mathis is the clear choice to represent Iowans in the 2nd Congressional District. Her background as a child and …
Rachel Happel
Letters to the Editor Oct. 16, 2022 7:00 am1160d ago
After having personal experience with the current Linn County Board of Supervisors, I am voting for a change so that …
J. Patrick White
Letters to the Editor Oct. 16, 2022 7:00 am1160d ago
Kevin Kinney has been an outstanding state senator and we will be well served by his reelection. His law enforcement …
Michael Louscher
Letters to the Editor Oct. 16, 2022 7:00 am1160d ago
Why should you vote ”no” on the proposed constitutional amendment that is on the back of your Nov. 8 ballot? …
Renata Sack
Letters to the Editor Oct. 15, 2022 7:00 am1161d ago
Iowa’s Shelby County is the first county in Iowa to consider an ordinance addressing CO2 pipelines, to my knowledge. Iowans …
Michael Anthony
Letters to the Editor Oct. 14, 2022 6:00 am1162d ago
As a Republican that’s a fiscal conservative, I am voting for Deidre DeJear in November because of one issue: Cannabis, …
Dann Meyers
Letters to the Editor Oct. 13, 2022 6:00 am1163d ago
Based upon the on-the-field results covering the past two seasons; both Kirk and Brian Ferentz had better hope no one …
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