The first things I would like to say about Bernie Sanders are: He is a brilliant person and I believe …
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Mike Robinson Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2019 3:00 am2486d ago
The first things I would like to say about Bernie Sanders are: He is a brilliant person and I believe …
Richard Stimmel Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2019 3:00 am2486d ago
Everyone seems to be complaining about how our nation, state, county and city are being governed. Why not, instead of …
Scott Burnett
Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2019 3:00 am2486d ago
I thought a recent editorial cartoon (Lisa Benson, Feb. 22) showing Bernie Sanders releasing balloons of free stuff like an …
Dann Myers
Letters to the Editor Mar. 3, 2019 3:00 am2487d ago
On Aug. 24, 2017, The Gazette published a letter from yours truly explaining how the ridiculously high property tax bill …
Jen Lellig
Letters to the Editor Mar. 3, 2019 3:00 am2487d ago
Right now, state lawmakers are planning ways to save money, generate revenue and make Iowans’ lives better. But what if …
Gretchen Eastman
Letters to the Editor Mar. 3, 2019 3:00 am2487d ago
State legislators like Ashley Hinson tout Iowa’s No. 1 U.S. ranking in graduation rates as a sign the Republican policy …
Albert E. Cram
Letters to the Editor Mar. 3, 2019 3:00 am2487d ago
Sen. Joe Bolkcom’s guest column was a great template for beginning the discussion on legalization, regulation and taxation of marijuana …
Chris Suchomel
Letters to the Editor Mar. 2, 2019 3:00 am2488d ago
I own a small business in Iowa City, and I am concerned about the effects that the Health Insurance Tax …
Susan Jiruska
Letters to the Editor Mar. 2, 2019 3:00 am2488d ago
I found the recent new article in regard to Gerald Belz was a horrible insult to a grieving mom and …
Dave Walton
Letters to the Editor Mar. 1, 2019 7:25 am2488d ago
Facts do not support assertions that biofuels negatively impact habitat or water quality (‘Third generation farm owner questions ethanol,” Feb. …
John Rassler
Letters to the Editor Mar. 1, 2019 7:25 am2488d ago
All individuals involved in the making of rules regarding seclusion and/or restraint of disruptive students should be required to spend …
Rev. Gary Sneller
Letters to the Editor Feb. 28, 2019 7:30 am2489d ago
As a volunteer with the RISE Program (Reintegration Initiative for Safety and Empowerment), I work directly with Iowans with a …
Joe Stutler
Letters to the Editor Feb. 28, 2019 7:30 am2489d ago
I see President Donald Trump is deploying to Vietnam. I suppose his bone spurs have gotten much better in the …
David K. Boyd
Letters to the Editor Feb. 27, 2019 6:45 am2490d ago
Our governor and some legislators believe the judicial selection system that has served our state so well for nearly 60 …
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