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Steven Patton Letters to the Editor Feb. 18, 2022 1:37 pm1400d ago
The ability of truckers to freely cross borders affects Iowans, and is a local issue. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau …
Symon Sanborn Letters to the Editor Feb. 18, 2022 1:37 pm1400d ago
As a teacher, I had a strange epiphany the other day. Considering all the controversial things we’re teaching or not …
Eric Gidal
Letters to the Editor Feb. 18, 2022 1:37 pm1400d ago
It’s clear that our governor and many state legislators hold public school teachers in contempt. Whether disinvesting in public education, …
John Noel
Letters to the Editor Feb. 18, 2022 1:36 pm1400d ago
Iowa legislators are considering whether or not to increase funding for public education to about $3.6 billion for next year, …
Diana Siguenza
Letters to the Editor Feb. 17, 2022 4:48 pm1401d ago
My heart breaks for Iowa teachers and supporting staff. Their jobs have become so difficult, especially these past two years, …
Linda Svoboda
Letters to the Editor Feb. 16, 2022 3:23 pm1402d ago
This voter is angry about the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ plan to oust rangers from their park homes and …
Bob Neilly
Letters to the Editor Feb. 15, 2022 5:40 pm1403d ago
I totally agree that we should have rangers living in state parks. I have to believe this helps maintain decorum …
Stan Pidima
Letters to the Editor Feb. 15, 2022 5:40 pm1403d ago
We just got home from a wonderful afternoon of entertainment at Marion’s Giving Tree Theater’s production off “I Love You, …
Laura Waldo-Semken
Letters to the Editor Feb. 14, 2022 3:59 pm1404d ago
Iowa Senate Study Bill 3134 is an attack on the private property rights of Iowans and an attack on conservation …
Kurt Rogahn
Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2022 12:09 pm1407d ago
In falling all over each other to propose and enact a “Students First Scholarship” program to appease a minority upset …
Jerod Harney
Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2022 12:09 pm1407d ago
Iowa wrestling fans have always been feisty and dedicated. Their presence is empowering. But the line between passion and obscenity …
Renata Sack
Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2022 11:52 am1407d ago
A few days ago, I watched a NOVA program on permafrost and methane. It was extremely interesting and extremely alarming. …
Nadine Miller
Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2022 11:51 am1407d ago
Regarding The Gazette editorial, “First, but at what cost?” Feb. 6 brought up some really interesting reflections on the “in …
Dick Lensing
Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2022 11:49 am1407d ago
I’m not going to cite any specific issues, but I just want to say that I’m tired of our government …
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