In a recent Gazette, a front-page headline read ‘Is the mail safe? What about my shoes?” This begs the question, …
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Guy Gooch Letters to the Editor Apr. 2, 2020 5:35 pm1991d ago
In a recent Gazette, a front-page headline read ‘Is the mail safe? What about my shoes?” This begs the question, …
Thomas Ochs Letters to the Editor Apr. 1, 2020 4:58 pm1992d ago
The COVID-19 pandemic still is escalating. Throughout the country, communities that have experienced the awful, full-on impact of this virus …
Becky Picard
Letters to the Editor Apr. 1, 2020 9:54 am1992d ago
Now, more than ever, we have children going to bed hungry in the United States. We have parents who want …
Fred Axmear
Letters to the Editor Mar. 30, 2020 7:00 am1994d ago
The coronavirus has saved liberals and the fake news organizations. They couldn’t take out President Donald Trump with the Russia …
Sharon Poplawski
Letters to the Editor Mar. 30, 2020 7:00 am1994d ago
U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer was elected to the House to represent Iowans’ best interests and she is doing just that. …
Steve Patterson
Letters to the Editor Mar. 27, 2020 11:29 am1997d ago
While thinking about the coronavirus, I was reminded about a short story (a fifteen minute read) by Edgar Allan Poe …
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Steve Panther
Letters to the Editor Mar. 27, 2020 11:29 am1997d ago
The COVID-19 pandemic is a food security crisis. Though it is impacting all Americans, the most vulnerable are being hit …
Annamarie Marcalus, OSF
Letters to the Editor Mar. 27, 2020 11:29 am1997d ago
Regarding Adam Sullivan’s March 23 column, ‘At least we can still get tipsy in Iowa,” I can’t believe The Gazette …
Jay Kacena
Letters to the Editor Mar. 27, 2020 11:29 am1997d ago
Criticism of the Cedar Rapids School Board’s decision to increase Superintendent Noreen Bush’s salary is well placed. One advantage in …
Gary and Mary Charipar
Letters to the Editor Mar. 27, 2020 11:28 am1997d ago
We are thankful for your dedication to preserve the health of our community. We understand the coronavirus is an unprecedented …
Dennis A. Benda
Letters to the Editor Mar. 27, 2020 11:28 am1997d ago
Trump is going to Make America Great Again? If you believe that, in my opinion, you must be a drunk. …
Sara Haberer
Letters to the Editor Mar. 27, 2020 9:27 am1997d ago
I am a registered nurse in Johnson County. We are the COVID-19 ‘hot spot” in our state. We are at …
Joel D. Miller
Letters to the Editor Mar. 26, 2020 6:31 pm1998d ago
As we approach the June 2 primary, I encourage you to take your health and the health of the community …
Austin Harrington
Letters to the Editor Mar. 26, 2020 6:24 pm1998d ago
In this moment of crisis, a moment when we find ourselves quarantined – possibly away from families, friends, and communities …
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