My litmus test for a sheriff is someone who understands the community, partners well with different levels of government and …
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Janice Weiner Letters to the Editor May. 8, 2020 1:27 pm2112d ago
My litmus test for a sheriff is someone who understands the community, partners well with different levels of government and …
Mazahir Salih Letters to the Editor May. 8, 2020 11:39 am2112d ago
Please join me in voting for Christina Bohannan for Iowa House of Representatives District 85. Christina is an energetic and …
State Sen. Joe Bolkcom
Letters to the Editor May. 7, 2020 11:58 am2113d ago
Gov. Kim Reynolds has put Iowa on the map, and not in a good way. Sioux City and Waterloo/Cedar Falls …
Joe Mischka
Letters to the Editor May. 5, 2020 6:53 pm2115d ago
When I wear a mask to go into the grocery store or the post office, it’s not because I think …
Jo Pearson
Letters to the Editor May. 5, 2020 6:53 pm2115d ago
I was happy to read Joe Coffey’s article in Sunday’s paper (‘The birth of news in Linn County”) about the …
Kent Christen
Letters to the Editor May. 5, 2020 6:50 pm2115d ago
The Gazette recently published an open letter from a group of church leaders regarding Gov. Kim Reynolds’ decision to allow …
Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek
Letters to the Editor May. 5, 2020 6:44 pm2115d ago
I’ve had the pleasure of serving you as sheriff of Johnson County for the past 15-plus years and the job …
David Johnson
Letters to the Editor May. 5, 2020 7:00 am2115d ago
While all of us would love to resume face-to-face classes in the Fall at the three Regent Institutions, the reality …
Diane LaDuke
Letters to the Editor May. 5, 2020 7:00 am2115d ago
We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat. Your ship could be shipwrecked and mine might …
Sarah Prineas
Letters to the Editor May. 4, 2020 6:57 pm2116d ago
When your absentee ballot arrives, please join me in voting for Christina Bohannan for Iowa House District 85. From managing …
Mildred Noble
Letters to the Editor May. 4, 2020 6:56 pm2116d ago
Charles Wesley penned ‘Soldiers of Christ arise and put your armor on.” This is the call we need in the …
Chandra Jordan
Letters to the Editor May. 4, 2020 6:47 pm2116d ago
Having a job won’t matter. Paying bills won’t matter. Getting a haircut won’t matter. Having your nails done won’t matter. …
Matt Brandt
Letters to the Editor May. 4, 2020 6:46 pm2116d ago
Although the presidential race is grabbing most of the attention in this election cycle, I urge all people to educate …
State Rep. Mary Mascher
Letters to the Editor May. 4, 2020 6:45 pm2116d ago
In Iowa City, we have a proud history of supporting our community, that means good paying jobs with benefits, public …
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