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John Hall Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2020 5:28 pm2093d ago
A friend recently called me about a book he was rereading, and I was amused that my wife had taken …
Bret Nilles Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2020 5:13 pm2093d ago
The executive board of the Linn County Democrats hopes you will all vote by mail in the upcoming primary, and …
Doug and Mary Kay Van Oort
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2020 1:44 pm2098d ago
Sen. Joni Ernst has let down Iowans, and we believe Democrat Mike Franken is best equipped to beat her. Ernst …
Laura Twing
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2020 1:26 pm2098d ago
Just as roads are key to moving our goods and economy smoothly, maintaining a healthy population should be viewed as …
Jim Throgmorton
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2020 1:26 pm2098d ago
On June 2, Democrats will vote in primary elections for several offices. Two candidates are competing in the state House …
Barb Collins, Leah Cohen, Harriet Echternacht, Susan Goodner, Linda Schreiber
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2020 1:26 pm2098d ago
Vicki Lensing has a long history of supporting the local community. For decades, I’ve known Lensing as a passionate and …
John Rassler
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2020 1:25 pm2098d ago
While Iowa struggles to cope with the myriad problems caused by the COVID-19 virus, the solution to the situation has …
Sharon Poplawski
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2020 1:25 pm2098d ago
Whether it’s delivering a holiday greeting or a federal stimulus check, the United States Postal Service is a trusted part …
Rich Hillyer
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2020 1:25 pm2098d ago
President Donald Trump has declared that he has immunity from prosecution, yet repeatedly declares that President Barack Obama is ‘guilty” …
Mike Sadler II
Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2020 11:04 am2100d ago
As a union member, I am happy to say that local union organizations are supporting Linda Langston for Linn County …
Myrna Loehrlein
Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2020 11:03 am2100d ago
Thank you, Gazette, for remembering about the children in your recent editorial. They seem to be the forgotten ones in …
Mary Krier
Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2020 11:03 am2100d 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 am2100d 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 am2100d ago
We all have seen the Hy-Vee commercials saluting first responders. It’s the ‘I Need a Hero Ad.” Yes, many of …
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