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Mark Huston Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 9:42 am1510d 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 am1510d 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 am1510d 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 am1510d ago
We humans are in for one hellish ride going forward. In how we collectively and collaboratively respond to the COVID …
Susan Morris
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 9:40 am1510d ago
I want to start by saying how very grateful our daughter and family is for the awesome staff at St. …
Elmer Beckler
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2021 9:24 am1510d ago
I enjoy reading the opinion page in The Gazette daily. Since I am at the other end of the political …
Carol deProsse
Letters to the Editor Dec. 28, 2021 6:06 pm1512d ago
It’s been a while since I’ve read something that left me with such conflicted feelings (“Home for Christmas,“ Dec. 25). …
Renata E. Sack
Letters to the Editor Dec. 23, 2021 12:14 pm1517d ago
Two CO2, carbon dioxide pipelines are being planned by Summit Carbon Solutions and Navigator CO2 Ventures. They would cross some …
Darryl Syverson
Letters to the Editor Dec. 23, 2021 12:14 pm1517d ago
I see a trend in high school basketball that is disturbing. There seems to be more and more non-competitive games. …
Barb Ferris
Letters to the Editor Dec. 23, 2021 12:14 pm1517d ago
I belong to a group called Indivisible Iowa. We hold politicians accountable for their actions and voting records. We are …
Steven C. Long
Letters to the Editor Dec. 23, 2021 12:13 pm1517d ago
I recently completed a month long process that was very difficult and demanding, and at the same time, it was …
James Guentherman
Letters to the Editor Dec. 23, 2021 12:13 pm1517d ago
The holiday season can be a time of joy, family traditions, and celebrating with loved ones. But this is also …
Charlene Lange
Letters to the Editor Dec. 23, 2021 12:13 pm1517d ago
Dear Santa: Kids are writing you what they want for Christmas. I am a senior citizen and thought I would …
Ellen Ballas
Letters to the Editor Dec. 23, 2021 12:13 pm1517d ago
I watched the Iowa Press interview (Dec. 17 on Iowa PBS) of Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks. It was so bad …
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