On April 10, an article titled ‘Critics: ‘Day of prayer‘ goes too far,” was unnecessarily critical of Gov. Kim Reynolds …
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Evelyn Anholt Letters to the Editor Apr. 26, 2020 7:55 pm1967d ago
On April 10, an article titled ‘Critics: ‘Day of prayer‘ goes too far,” was unnecessarily critical of Gov. Kim Reynolds …
Niles Ross Letters to the Editor Apr. 23, 2020 3:43 pm1970d ago
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Tuesday news conference revealed some very interesting, and hopeful information, but provided some major drawbacks. The new …
Jan Patterson
Letters to the Editor Apr. 23, 2020 1:08 pm1970d ago
The most important thing Americans do for our democracy is vote. That’s the basis for everything from our local officials …
Walter Hall
Letters to the Editor Apr. 23, 2020 11:07 am1970d ago
It’s long been said that in an epidemic, leaders must be open and honest to retain credibility. Public health planning …
Charlie Reutner
Letters to the Editor Apr. 22, 2020 7:00 am1971d ago
With the 50th anniversary of Earth Day upon us on April 22, we are already reducing our carbon footprint during …
Jim Olson
Letters to the Editor Apr. 21, 2020 5:23 pm1972d ago
I am writing to encourage continued United States support for the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO works in 150 …
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John Noel
Letters to the Editor Apr. 21, 2020 5:22 pm1972d ago
If Vladimir Putin were asked what response by the United States to the coronavirus pandemic would best serve Russia’s interest …
Tanya Burgess
Letters to the Editor Apr. 21, 2020 10:20 am1972d ago
During the COVID-19 crisis in the United States, one voice and presence has been a constant source of information and …
Kevin Link
Letters to the Editor Apr. 21, 2020 10:20 am1972d ago
Well, we’ve arrived at a time in this pandemic, where certain parties with vested interests, are looking to ‘reopen” our …
Sue George
Letters to the Editor Apr. 21, 2020 10:17 am1972d ago
When the courthouses are closed, when libraries are closed, when the Legislature is closed, when schools are closed, Concentrated Animal …
Lynn Gallagher
Letters to the Editor Apr. 21, 2020 10:07 am1972d ago
Right now, all Iowans should be worried about is taking care of themselves, their loved ones, and staying safe and …
Janet Wagner
Letters to the Editor Apr. 17, 2020 4:05 pm1976d ago
Our community recently lost a dynamic leader. Jean Oxley was a visionary, a friend and a keen advocate for the …
Cathy and Roger Soukup
Letters to the Editor Apr. 17, 2020 3:51 pm1976d ago
In the April 2 guest editorial titled, ‘Life is incredibly fragile. Cherish it,” the writer was inspiring with personal reflections …
Pat Wohlford
Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2020 5:48 pm1977d ago
We are a nation at war with an deceitful enemy. In the past we have fought devastating wars with full …
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