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Monica P Vallejo Letters to the Editor Oct. 22, 2021 4:00 pm1520d ago
I have worked with Mayor Brad Hart for many years, beginning when he served as chairman of the Young Parents …
Alexander Fernandez Letters to the Editor Oct. 22, 2021 4:00 pm1520d ago
I write this letter from the perspective of a proud lifelong Cedar Rapids resident, and recent Coe College graduate. It …
Mark Pries
Letters to the Editor Oct. 22, 2021 4:00 pm1520d ago
Voters are now in the hiring process. Candidates applied for jobs by filing their nomination forms. We review their credentials …
John Swanson
Letters to the Editor Oct. 21, 2021 4:37 pm1521d ago
After 12 years as the Kirkwood Community College District 9 Trustee, I am endorsing Leslie Wright. It’s time for me …
Coral Dye
Letters to the Editor Oct. 20, 2021 4:22 pm1522d ago
Thank you for the letter printed in The Gazette from Kurt Rogahn giving a personal example of how gambling had …
Tammy Wawro
Letters to the Editor Oct. 19, 2021 8:51 am1523d ago
Nancy Humbles has served the entire Cedar Rapids community through her leadership as the president of the school board during …
Jennie Crim
Letters to the Editor Oct. 19, 2021 8:50 am1523d ago
Shortly after the derecho, Marion arranged what to my eyes was a very well organized staging area to drop off …
Tom and Kathy Potts
Letters to the Editor Oct. 19, 2021 8:50 am1523d ago
As proud Cedar Rapidians, our interest has always been a desire to see Cedar Rapids become a stronger city for …
Michelle Hand
Letters to the Editor Oct. 22, 2021 2:17 pm1520d ago
I am writing to support two candidates for Linn-Mar school board this November. Geralyn Jones is a mom that wants …
Mary Lou Pazour
Letters to the Editor Oct. 15, 2021 11:46 am1527d ago
Back a few years, when I decided not to seek another term on the Marion City Council (actually my second …
Suanne Huffman
Letters to the Editor Oct. 15, 2021 11:45 am1527d ago
Before you are a leader, success is about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is about growing others. …
Bonnie and Steve Sovern
Letters to the Editor Oct. 15, 2021 11:45 am1527d ago
Dale Todd is a gem for this city. There are so many reasons to keep his perspective, drive, compassion, and …
Mary Wilcynski
Letters to the Editor Oct. 15, 2021 11:45 am1527d ago
The election for the mayor of Cedar Rapids is important and deserves our attention. While several of those running have …
Terry and Jo Dickens
Letters to the Editor Oct. 15, 2021 11:45 am1527d ago
Your vote is important and we ask you to cast your ballot Nov. 2 for Jason Glass for Iowa City …
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