Rep. Ashley Hinson summed it up perfectly when she said, “The American people are paying the price for the agenda …
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Cordt Holub Letters to the Editor May. 16, 2022 6:00 am1373d 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 am1374d 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 am1374d 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 am1374d ago
The primaries are fast approaching and I encourage you to vote for Breanna Oxley in the open seat for District …
Victoria Romano
Letters to the Editor May. 15, 2022 6:15 am1374d ago
Do we really need to have Jim Houser back on the Board of Supervisors? His “re-elect” signs are out of …
Robert Taylor
Letters to the Editor May. 15, 2022 6:00 am1374d ago
Why is it so hard for people to live with joy and love instead of misery and hate? This question …
Rachel Maker
Letters to the Editor May. 14, 2022 6:00 am1375d ago
There is a movement growing in popularity and spreading like the weeds we’ve been taught to clear. It’s called “No …
Glenn Freeman
Letters to the Editor May. 13, 2022 6:15 am1376d ago
I am glad to read that the Democrats are pledging to reform the caucuses. Call me skeptical, though. Clearly any …
Amy A'Hearn
Letters to the Editor May. 12, 2022 8:34 am1377d ago
I have two healthy children, and great relationships with my mom and my mother-in law. A family member selflessly volunteered …
Anthony Robinson
Letters to the Editor May. 12, 2022 8:31 am1377d ago
It’s heartening to read that Cedar Rapids has begun to do its part to help Ukrainian refugees, thereby alleviating some …
Dave Rasdal
Letters to the Editor May. 11, 2022 9:05 am1378d ago
A federal student loan forgiveness plan is unforgivable on many levels. Sure, times have changed, but principles should not. When …
Donald Steichen
Letters to the Editor May. 11, 2022 9:04 am1378d ago
I’m not a person that dwells in politics much but I’ve got a dear friend running for Linn County Supervisor. …
Nic Arp
Letters to the Editor May. 11, 2022 9:00 am1378d ago
In early 2016, as Senate Judiciary Committee chairman, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley refused to allow our elected representatives to even …
Dan Biechler
Letters to the Editor May. 10, 2022 8:40 am1379d ago
I dedicated over 40 years of my life to Linn County Conservation and continue to advocate for the preservation of …
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