During our remembering of President Carter, we repeatedly hear how his 1978 Camp David Accords between Israeli Prime Minister Begin …
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Clark Rieke Letters to the Editor Jan. 20, 2025 12:00 am231d ago
During our remembering of President Carter, we repeatedly hear how his 1978 Camp David Accords between Israeli Prime Minister Begin …
Peter Looney Letters to the Editor Jan. 20, 2025 12:00 am231d ago
The Jan. 11 Gazette editorial included excellent comments about immigration, and immigrants. But your constant anti-Republican attitude is insulting and …
Mary Melchert
Letters to the Editor Jan. 20, 2025 12:00 am231d ago
On Jan. 20, the United States of America will inaugurate a felon for the U.S. presidency. As a kid, I’ll …
Lois Cox
Letters to the Editor Jan. 17, 2025 6:00 am234d ago
It’s a good time to be retired from higher education. It’s disheartening to watch some university administrators and regents rush …
Robert Jiroutek
Letters to the Editor Jan. 16, 2025 6:29 am235d ago
In his January 12th guest column for The Gazette, John S. Westefield expresses concern that Sen. Joni Ernst might make …
Tom Persoon
Letters to the Editor Jan. 15, 2025 6:00 am236d ago
A Gazette reader’s letter asks the question of Gov. Reynolds: “Why do you accept literally billions from the Feds but …
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Al Pierson
Letters to the Editor Jan. 14, 2025 7:03 am237d ago
As the owner of Pierson’s Flower Shop & Greenhouses in northwest Cedar Rapids, I want to share why the time …
Lena Gilbert
Letters to the Editor Jan. 13, 2025 6:00 am238d ago
As a longtime subscriber of The Gazette, I immensely enjoy receiving the PRINT edition of the newspaper. There’s always something …
Gordie Felger
Letters to the Editor Jan. 12, 2025 6:00 am239d ago
Here’s a wish list for the 2025 legislative session. Stop making life harder for Iowans. Stop interfering with health care …
Dave Edwards
Letters to the Editor Jan. 12, 2025 6:00 am239d ago
As I read the Wednesday edition’s installment, “Here’s What Iowa Schools Want From Lawmakers,” in the legislative preview series, I …
Adam Cooper
Letters to the Editor Jan. 12, 2025 6:00 am239d ago
Trump won the popular vote in the recent election with even many Democrat votes. But those with Trump Derangement Syndrome …
Robert Heath
Letters to the Editor Jan. 12, 2025 6:00 am239d ago
In 2000, newspapers in the USA generated $20 billion from classified ads, accounting for 40% of their total advertising revenue. …
Coral Dye
Letters to the Editor Jan. 12, 2025 6:00 am239d ago
When I opened my Jan. 1 Gazette to check the TV listings for that evening, it surprised me that there …
Sue Ravenscroft
Letters to the Editor Jan. 11, 2025 6:00 am240d ago
Once again our governor has declined the federal supplemental summer food program offering $29 million in total ($120 per child …
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