What accounts for the seeming opposition of Iowans to the proposed amendment to the state constitution pertaining to abortion (‘Iowa …
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Mike Streb Letters to the Editor Apr. 3, 2021 1:00 am1782d 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 pm1782d 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 am1782d 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 pm1784d 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 pm1785d 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 pm1785d 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 pm1786d 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 pm1786d 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 pm1786d 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 pm1786d 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 am1788d ago
Several writers have encouraged people to donate unneeded COVID-19 stimulus relief checks to worthy local nonprofits. I’d like to offer …
Kelly Neff
Letters to the Editor Mar. 28, 2021 1:00 am1788d ago
Like you I have been enjoying the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. But I have a beef. Not with the networks. …
Sue Jorgensen
Letters to the Editor Mar. 28, 2021 1:00 am1788d ago
The fact is that on the average, women working full time in the United States are paid 82 percent of …
Joan Thorson
Letters to the Editor Mar. 28, 2021 1:00 am1788d ago
On a recent weekly call to reporters Rep. Ashley Hinson said, ‘The public health measure” (coronavirus relief bill) was ‘absolutely …
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