Thanks mostly to our Republican Legislature and governor — you know, the party of limited government — we now have …
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Russ Lenth Letters to the Editor May. 23, 2022 5:30 am1366d ago
Thanks mostly to our Republican Legislature and governor — you know, the party of limited government — we now have …
Robert Randall Letters to the Editor May. 23, 2022 5:15 am1366d ago
I’m pretty confused right now. The party that likes to espouse individual liberties and freedoms on everything from gun rights …
Mike Calahan
Letters to the Editor May. 23, 2022 5:00 am1366d ago
A May 6 Gazette article stated that the city of Cedar Rapids was applying for a $27 million grant to …
Ruthina Malone
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2022 6:00 am1367d ago
As the vice president of the Iowa City Community School District Board, I could not be prouder of the effort …
Ashley Hesson
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2022 5:45 am1367d 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 am1367d 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 am1367d 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 am1367d 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 am1368d 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 am1369d 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 am1370d 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 am1370d 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 am1371d 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 am1373d ago
In 2020 who could have pictured truckers paying $1,000 and citizens $100 for vehicle fill-ups? Or, begging national enemies to …
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