In recent years, Gov. Kim Reynolds and Republican lawmakers have enacted numerous laws that make it easier to sell, buy, …
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David Duer Letters to the Editor Aug. 3, 2022 6:00 am1294d ago
In recent years, Gov. Kim Reynolds and Republican lawmakers have enacted numerous laws that make it easier to sell, buy, …
Aiden Yoder Letters to the Editor Aug. 2, 2022 6:30 am1295d ago
The DNR has issued warnings for 11 state park beaches stating that swimming is ‘not recommended’ because of bacteria like …
Richard Pohorsky
Letters to the Editor Aug. 2, 2022 6:00 am1295d ago
With the City of Cedar Rapid’s obsession with roundabouts, maybe the paper could do a story on the traffic rules …
Stella Siver
Letters to the Editor Aug. 1, 2022 9:19 am1296d ago
I recently attended Theatre Cedar Rapids’ production of “Mamma Mia.” What a fabulous show. This high-energy musical was flawless! The …
Michael Mallie
Letters to the Editor Aug. 1, 2022 6:00 am1296d 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 am1296d ago
The Great Jones County Fair can hang on to its moniker for another year! Always a great place to spend …
Peggy Kubczak
Letters to the Editor Jul. 31, 2022 7:00 am1297d ago
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 am1297d 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 am1297d 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 am1297d 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 am1298d ago
The lives of our children are worth more than the power of officeholders like U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and Sen. …
Helane Golden
Letters to the Editor Jul. 29, 2022 6:00 am1299d ago
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 am1300d 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 am1301d ago
During my time getting a Ph.D. from Iowa State University, and later teaching economics there, I had the pleasure of …
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