In the wake of the latest racist, nativist, and xenophobic comments by Donald Trump, I feel that he, and the …
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Michael J. Jacobsen Letters to the Editor Jul. 30, 2019 7:00 am2239d ago
In the wake of the latest racist, nativist, and xenophobic comments by Donald Trump, I feel that he, and the …
Edward Wasserman Letters to the Editor Jul. 28, 2019 2:00 pm2241d ago
Joni Ernst has announced that she’ll be running for reelection to the United States Senate in 2020. With negligible legislative …
Herb Schaefer
Letters to the Editor Jul. 28, 2019 1:00 pm2241d ago
On Friday evening July 19, my daughter, son-in-law, and myself were at the Casey’s on North Center Point Road in …
Jacquelyn Herr
Letters to the Editor Jul. 28, 2019 12:00 pm2241d ago
When U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer ran for Congress she told us she would be a common sense voice that would …
Ray Buck
Letters to the Editor Jul. 27, 2019 7:00 am2242d ago
‘Cargill rail yard advances despite concerns” (July 18). As I read this emotional, article I thought ‘There are always two …
David LaRonde
Letters to the Editor Jul. 26, 2019 1:05 pm2243d ago
Many of us recall the words: ‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” ‘Magnificent desolation.” ‘We …
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Mike Wyrick
Letters to the Editor Jul. 25, 2019 7:00 am2244d ago
As Iowa’s landscape comes alive this Summer with so much abundant life everywhere, I find myself thinking about just how …
Susan Enzle
Letters to the Editor Jul. 24, 2019 7:00 am2245d ago
I must be dense. I cannot fathom why the University of Iowa Center for Advancement is proposing to spend up …
Angie Weiland
Letters to the Editor Jul. 23, 2019 7:00 am2246d ago
At a town hall in Anamosa, I heard an individual speaking about immigrants coming to this country because of the …
Erin Owen
Letters to the Editor Jul. 22, 2019 7:00 am2247d ago
Ashley Hinson, a Republican candidate for the 1st District congressional seat, announced fundraising totals in July. In the release, she …
Shirley Burnett
Letters to the Editor Jul. 22, 2019 7:00 am2247d ago
On July 21, 2016, The Gazette printed my letter saying the following: ‘Vote No for Donald Trump — someone who …
Palmer Holden
Letters to the Editor Jul. 21, 2019 7:00 am2248d ago
To reduce gun violence take guns away from felons. Check The Gazette regarding recent shootings in Cedar Rapids and Iowa …
Marion and Rich Patterson
Letters to the Editor Jul. 21, 2019 7:00 am2248d ago
Lifting us all up! Empowering! As Sesame Street characters would say, ‘Cooperation.” Kudos to all who helped immigrants become more …
Jason Vorthmann
Letters to the Editor Jul. 21, 2019 7:00 am2248d ago
Although I encourage kayaking, there are a few things that the public needs to be aware of. You need to …
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