On the February before the election, candidate Biden pledged, “And by the way, no more drilling on federal lands, period. …
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Michael Mallie Letters to the Editor Aug. 1, 2022 6:00 am1236d ago
On the February before the election, candidate Biden pledged, “And by the way, no more drilling on federal lands, period. …
Kurt Walderback Letters to the Editor Aug. 1, 2022 6:00 am1236d ago
The Great Jones County Fair can hang on to its moniker for another year! Always a great place to spend …
Peggy Kubczak
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In Monday’s Gazette, a full page was devoted to trying to convince us that a recent poll shows that 60 …
Scott Burnett
Letters to the Editor Jul. 31, 2022 6:45 am1237d ago
Sunday’s letter from an enlightened MAGA reader seems to imply he knows what’s on the mind of someone who doesn’t …
Michael Daly
Letters to the Editor Jul. 31, 2022 6:30 am1237d ago
As a property owner in the path of the Wolf Carbon Solutions’ proposed hazardous liquid pipeline, I am concerned about …
David Wolf
Letters to the Editor Jul. 31, 2022 6:15 am1237d ago
I suggest all American buildings continually fly their flags at half-staff until Congress passes a stronger bill on gun safety. …
Rita McCord
Letters to the Editor Jul. 30, 2022 7:00 am1238d ago
The lives of our children are worth more than the power of officeholders like U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and Sen. …
Helane Golden
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The best way to keep people healthy is prevention and early detection of illness. Preventive treatment can decrease problems in …
Sam Blatt
Letters to the Editor Jul. 28, 2022 6:00 am1240d ago
No matter our ZIP code, race, religion or income, Iowans overwhelmingly agree that who a person chooses to marry is …
Matt Clancy
Letters to the Editor Jul. 27, 2022 6:00 am1241d ago
During my time getting a Ph.D. from Iowa State University, and later teaching economics there, I had the pleasure of …
Emmy Sharaan
Letters to the Editor Jul. 26, 2022 6:00 am1242d ago
Today, more than ever before, Iowa’s workforce is dependent on technology. We use it for sales, education, recruitment, and information …
Letters to the Editor Jul. 25, 2022 6:30 am1243d ago
We all agree we want the governor of Iowa to care deeply about the citizens of our state. We want …
Trish Nelson
Letters to the Editor Jul. 25, 2022 6:00 am1243d ago
Iowans in the 1st District have an opportunity to vote for someone who cares about solving problems, not playing politics. …
Letters to the Editor Jul. 24, 2022 7:00 am1244d ago
In CNN’s e-newsletter “Meanwhile in America” July 20, it states Roe v. Wade was established law. According to the Congress …
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