Another example of the Republican Legislature seeking a solution to a problem that does not exist. The leadership thinks it …
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Richard Drake Letters to the Editor Feb. 21, 2022 6:05 pm1457d ago
Another example of the Republican Legislature seeking a solution to a problem that does not exist. The leadership thinks it …
Ed Flaherty Letters to the Editor Feb. 18, 2022 1:37 pm1460d ago
Michael Franken is a Democrat from Lebanon, Iowa. He is vying to be the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, …
Kevin Link
Letters to the Editor Feb. 18, 2022 1:37 pm1460d ago
It came to me this morning, that the state coffers would swell if we eliminated all state-subsidized housing for all …
Jenn Wolff
Letters to the Editor Feb. 18, 2022 1:37 pm1460d ago
Iowans with all different kinds of disabilities, their families, caregivers and allies have been speaking out about making changes to …
Steven Patton
Letters to the Editor Feb. 18, 2022 1:37 pm1460d 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 pm1460d 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 pm1460d 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 pm1460d 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 pm1461d 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 pm1462d 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 pm1463d 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 pm1463d 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 pm1464d 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 pm1467d ago
In falling all over each other to propose and enact a “Students First Scholarship” program to appease a minority upset …
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