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Karen M. Kedrowski Letters to the Editor Apr. 3, 2021 1:00 am1723d ago
I am writing in response to the article by Vanessa Miller (‘First Up for renaming debate at Iowa State: Catt …
Michele Sparrowgrove Letters to the Editor Apr. 3, 2021 1:00 am1723d ago
I haven’t lived in Cedar Rapids as long as a lot of people but the trash that is all over …
Russ Lenth
Letters to the Editor Apr. 3, 2021 1:00 am1723d ago
Years ago, a lot of newspapers stopped running ‘Doonesbury” on the comics page due to pressure from some groups contending …
Mike Streb
Letters to the Editor Apr. 3, 2021 1:00 am1723d ago
What accounts for the seeming opposition of Iowans to the proposed amendment to the state constitution pertaining to abortion (‘Iowa …
Barb Kalbach
Letters to the Editor Apr. 2, 2021 4:35 pm1723d ago
In 2002, Iowa’s Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) overturned a decision made by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that …
Jared Kline
Letters to the Editor Apr. 2, 2021 9:24 am1723d ago
Recent events in Texas highlight the dangers of climate change. We think more about the heat than the cold when …
Jim Berger
Letters to the Editor Mar. 31, 2021 5:22 pm1725d ago
Being a politician is no longer an admirable job. Most serve their own interests or those with deep pockets. The …
Rev. Milton Cole
Letters to the Editor Mar. 30, 2021 5:31 pm1726d ago
With March being Women’s History Month in the U.S. and International Women’s Day during its first week, it is important …
Palmer Holden
Letters to the Editor Mar. 30, 2021 5:31 pm1726d ago
Adam Sullivan was critical of law enforcement in Iowa City using force for crowd control during the riots. He conveniently …
Elwood Garlock
Letters to the Editor Mar. 29, 2021 4:55 pm1727d ago
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson was elected to represent all Iowans in the 1st District. Unfortunately, she chose to alienate a large …
Allison Jaynes
Letters to the Editor Mar. 29, 2021 4:55 pm1727d ago
SF 483 is an oppressive bill that sets a dangerous precedent, and it is on the Senate floor now. This …
Debbie Koopman
Letters to the Editor Mar. 29, 2021 4:38 pm1727d ago
I am a 67-year-old Iowa woman. I’ve seen a lot of change in our state over the years but now …
Roscoe Schwartz
Letters to the Editor Mar. 29, 2021 4:38 pm1727d ago
There are probably just as many conservatives in our city as Democrats. Yet every editorial letter and cartoon seems to …
Kalissa Madison
Letters to the Editor Mar. 28, 2021 1:00 am1729d ago
Several writers have encouraged people to donate unneeded COVID-19 stimulus relief checks to worthy local nonprofits. I’d like to offer …
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