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Matthew Burrier Letters to the Editor Dec. 2, 2025 7:00 am14d ago
Mr. Clint Twedt-Ball has demonstrated a proven ability to gather and disperse, organize and serve, so that our community is …
Jennifer Karpf Letters to the Editor Nov. 30, 2025 6:00 am16d ago
The season for lights upon trees and on rooftops is upon us. Do we stop and reflect to take in …
Doug Van Oort
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I was very disappointed to read that The Gazette’s new owners will not be retaining sportswriter Mike Hlas. Mike’s writing …
Adam Cooper
Letters to the Editor Nov. 30, 2025 6:00 am16d ago
There were more than 10 million border encounters with noncitizens during President Biden’s term. We’ve all seen images of large …
Jim Fink
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Well folks, it’s that time of year again. Iowa’s GOP-heavy group of lawmakers are getting ready to convene under the …
Stephen and Susan Lee
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We are long time subscribers to the Gazette and are very disappointed to learn that Mike Hlas will not be …
Gene Knutson
Letters to the Editor Nov. 30, 2025 6:00 am16d ago
Mike, tell me that your “not being retained” by the new Gazette management is just a cruel joke. Your columns …
Elmer Beckler
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Sad to see Mike Hlas leaving The Gazette. Great column and a man with dignity and sense of humor. Looked …
Hugh Espey
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According to a recent news story, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency just gave a slap-on-the-wrist fine to a big cattle feedlot …
Dale Kueter
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I was saddened and disappointed to read that sports columnist and writer Mike Hlas will not be retained under the …
David Kamm
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A Nov. 17 article in The Gazette detailed several incidents of Iowa food companies repeatedly violating water pollution permits without …
Richard Pohorsky
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I was shocked that the new ownership of The Gazette is not retaining the excellent services of Mike Hlas in …
Stephanie Edmonds
Letters to the Editor Nov. 25, 2025 6:00 am21d ago
I was disheartened to read my senator’s recent email criticizing the use of SNAP benefits for occasional fast food purchases. …
Jane Cadwallader Howe
Letters to the Editor Nov. 24, 2025 6:00 am22d ago
We welcome the ceasefire and the release of hostages and prisoners in Gaza. However, a ceasefire is only the beginning …
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