We will be voting for our choice for U.S. senator, on June 2, in this year’s Democratic primary. Incumbent Joni …
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Mary Krier Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2020 11:03 am2041d ago
We will be voting for our choice for U.S. senator, on June 2, in this year’s Democratic primary. Incumbent Joni …
Feather Lacy Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2020 11:03 am2041d ago
I recently read that President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and all guests to the White House are now …
Danielle Brazant
Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2020 11:03 am2041d ago
We all have seen the Hy-Vee commercials saluting first responders. It’s the ‘I Need a Hero Ad.” Yes, many of …
April Neuendorf
Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2020 11:00 am2041d ago
On a recent Saturday I was grumping around, listening to loud music and cleaning house. In the midst of cleaning …
Tim Bickel
Letters to the Editor May. 18, 2020 7:05 pm2043d ago
COVID-19 and China have not caused our plummeting employment and social distancing. Our response has. Nevertheless, I applaud President Donald …
Michelle Humphreys
Letters to the Editor May. 18, 2020 7:03 pm2043d ago
I really enjoyed Mark Mathis’s article about the Shiloh Civil War Battlefield (‘A Trip Back in Time: At the Battle …
Lynn Paula Prochazka
Letters to the Editor May. 14, 2020 3:59 pm2047d ago
Recently, powerful people in our government have questioned the integrity and ability of the United States Postal Service to deliver …
Pastor John Sheda
Letters to the Editor May. 14, 2020 3:58 pm2047d ago
On April 27, Gov. Kim Reynolds gave the ‘OK” for churches to re-open once again for public worship. Despite not …
State Rep. Lee Hein
Letters to the Editor May. 14, 2020 3:56 pm2047d ago
Agriculture is facing growing challenges on multiple fronts during the COVID-19 pandemic, and our agricultural supply chains are becoming increasingly …
Jacob Long
Letters to the Editor May. 12, 2020 4:01 pm2049d ago
The pandemic that knows no boundaries relentlessly spreads every day, impacting Americans across the country. Coronavirus has tragically taken the …
Chad Cooper
Letters to the Editor May. 11, 2020 7:00 am2050d ago
State Rep. Liz Bennett faces a primary contest from Harry Foster in District 65 on June 2. Being a resident …
Charlie Wishman
Letters to the Editor May. 11, 2020 7:00 am2050d ago
When we are faced with the question of worker safety versus production of goods, historically, we have always been told …
Paul Deaton
Letters to the Editor May. 11, 2020 7:00 am2050d ago
There is a Democratic primary race between Brad Kunkel and Al Fear for Johnson County sheriff. I’m supporting Brad Kunkel …
Arleigh Clemens
Letters to the Editor May. 11, 2020 7:00 am2050d ago
Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks is a uniquely qualified person to represent Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, but first she must win the …
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