In the words of Michael Scott, “the dictionary defines superlative as of the highest kind, quality, or order; surpassing all …
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Ashley Hesson Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2022 5:45 am1307d ago
In the words of Michael Scott, “the dictionary defines superlative as of the highest kind, quality, or order; surpassing all …
Sharon Poplawski Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2022 5:30 am1307d ago
Breanna Oxley is running in the June 7 primary for Linn County Supervisor District 1 seat and is deserving of …
Bernie Frieden
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2022 5:15 am1307d ago
In just a few short weeks, we will be going to the polls to vote in a primary election selecting …
Marnie Kounkel
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2022 5:00 am1307d ago
Joe Zahorik is running for the state Senate in District 39. Joe would be an asset to the Iowa Legislature, …
Gene Manternach
Letters to the Editor May. 21, 2022 6:00 am1308d ago
Republican primary voters in Jones and Jackson Counties now find ourselves faced with a difficult decision to choose from two …
Marco Battaglia
Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2022 6:30 am1309d ago
How come many Iowans could tell me about the evils of terrorism when they perceived it as being overseas but …
Emily silliman
Letters to the Editor May. 19, 2022 9:04 am1310d ago
I am writing in support of Janice Weiner for Iowa Senate District 45, which includes most of Iowa City. This …
Arlie Willems
Letters to the Editor May. 19, 2022 9:02 am1310d ago
Iowa Democrats, we have the opportunity to add a proven leader to the U.S. Senate — an act critically needed …
Linda Seger
Letters to the Editor May. 18, 2022 9:10 am1311d ago
As an advocate for the west side of Cedar Rapids for many decades, I am endorsing Linn County Supervisor candidate …
Tim Bickel
Letters to the Editor May. 16, 2022 6:15 am1313d ago
In 2020 who could have pictured truckers paying $1,000 and citizens $100 for vehicle fill-ups? Or, begging national enemies to …
Cordt Holub
Letters to the Editor May. 16, 2022 6:00 am1313d ago
Rep. Ashley Hinson summed it up perfectly when she said, “The American people are paying the price for the agenda …
Keith Burgh
Letters to the Editor May. 15, 2022 6:45 am1314d ago
I read with interest the guest column “I used to be proud to be an Iowan,” April 24. I have …
Susan Blocker
Letters to the Editor May. 15, 2022 6:30 am1314d ago
The Linn-Mar School board deserves high praise for standing up to fear mongering and misinformation in order to protect some …
Judy Goldberg
Letters to the Editor May. 15, 2022 6:30 am1314d ago
The primaries are fast approaching and I encourage you to vote for Breanna Oxley in the open seat for District …
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