United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) devoted 2021 to completing a Community Impact Assessment. We delved into data, collaborated …
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Karey Chase Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 3:44 pm1450d ago
United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) devoted 2021 to completing a Community Impact Assessment. We delved into data, collaborated …
Mary Beth O’Neill Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 3:44 pm1450d ago
It feels like hope is hard to come by these days with the spread of COVID-19 variants, struggles with staffing …
Okpara Rice
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 3:44 pm1450d ago
Making New Year’s resolutions feels a little magical to me because it’s as if we, as a society, collectively set …
Sabi Sky
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 3:44 pm1450d ago
Spending must prioritize people with the most need. Uplifting those who are struggling benefits the whole community. Ensuring functional services …
Sarah Nelson
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 3:44 pm1450d ago
The last couple of years have brought many challenges. The trials and tribulations have provided an opportunity to reflect on …
Anne Carter Harris
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 3:44 pm1450d ago
When I declared 2021 my “year for fun,” I was acknowledging 50-plus years of being way too serious, 10-plus years …
Jane Suiter
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 3:44 pm1450d ago
In reflecting on 2021, the Linn Community Food Bank met and overcame many challenges presented by the pandemic. We had …
Stacey Pawlak
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 3:44 pm1450d ago
As the New Year approaches, how many of us will resolve to lose a little weight or improve our physical …
Garry Klein
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 9:42 am1450d ago
I often read Adam Sullivan’s opinion pieces with great interest. Though I don’t always agree with him, his pieces are …
Laura Myres
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 9:42 am1450d ago
In response to your opinion article (“’Not in my backyard’ lobby threatens to hold up climate action plans in Eastern …
Mark Huston
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 9:42 am1450d ago
Our great country would be better off if we treated the former president like a stray dog — if you …
Judy Pfohl
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 9:41 am1450d ago
Iowa should not cut taxes for the rich and big business. Federal funds provided $200 million for broadband, $100 million …
Karen Heidman
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 9:41 am1450d ago
A 1997 issue of Iowa Heritage Illustrated urged readers to “support Iowa’s leading edge in education” by paying an extra …
Steven Pokorny
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 9:40 am1450d ago
We humans are in for one hellish ride going forward. In how we collectively and collaboratively respond to the COVID …
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