As a 4th generation farmer raising grain and cattle in Johnson County, I know there is a lot of support …
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Steve Swenka Letters to the Editor Nov. 28, 2019 6:00 am2275d ago
As a 4th generation farmer raising grain and cattle in Johnson County, I know there is a lot of support …
Sharon Poplawski Letters to the Editor Nov. 27, 2019 1:50 pm2275d ago
Russia interfered in our 2016 election. Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report detailed election interference by Russia. A Senate Intelligence Committee …
Jeanne Liston
Letters to the Editor Nov. 27, 2019 1:46 pm2275d ago
One of Ronald Reagan’s favorite expressions, ‘You dance with the one who brung ya,” came to mind when I read …
Dennis Feldmann
Letters to the Editor Nov. 27, 2019 1:45 pm2275d ago
President Donald Trump has always been an expert on using a false narrative to confuse people and allow himself to …
Dennis Gallagher
Letters to the Editor Nov. 27, 2019 1:44 pm2275d ago
Over 200 years ago, Frenchman Alexis deTocqueville appeared to be prescient. He stated: ‘America is great because it is good. …
Palmer Holden
Letters to the Editor Nov. 27, 2019 1:44 pm2275d ago
I just finished the column by Margaret Sullivan in the Sunday Gazette. She proves why we should not spend too …
Tim Boyle
Letters to the Editor Nov. 27, 2019 1:32 pm2275d ago
My dad was a small town school superintendent. One of his most important tasks was putting together a strong faculty. …
Jeff Klinzman
Letters to the Editor Nov. 27, 2019 1:32 pm2275d ago
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez inspired me when she spoke at the Saturday, Nov. 9 rally for Bernie Sanders. When she spoke about …
Renee Otto and Dale Kueter
Letters to the Editor Nov. 27, 2019 1:32 pm2275d ago
Eye 380 is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to adding colorful pollinator plants to the Interstate 380 landscape in the …
Marilyn Pleiness
Letters to the Editor Nov. 26, 2019 12:46 pm2277d ago
To my dismay, I am disappointed that the CR Kernals, specifically Scott Wilson and decision-makers, have decided not to broadcast …
Christine Lehman-Engledow
Letters to the Editor Nov. 26, 2019 12:45 pm2277d ago
After months of promising action on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Sen. Joni Ernst has allowed the bill to …
Michael Jacobsen
Letters to the Editor Nov. 26, 2019 12:44 pm2277d ago
In the midst of the impeachment hearing chaos in our nation’s capital, it is nice to know other things are …
Mary McBee
Letters to the Editor Nov. 26, 2019 8:45 am2277d ago
The public option, a plan where one can keep the health coverage they have or obtain government insurance if they …
Dennis A. Benda
Letters to the Editor Nov. 22, 2019 11:40 am2281d ago
Watching the impeachment of Donald Trump. The people that are testifying against Trump are people working in his administration. That …
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