I am sure everyone has their story about U.S. Sen. John Culver. Mine goes back to circa 1957, when we …
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Monte L. Railsback Letters to the Editor Jan. 4, 2019 3:00 am2604d ago
I am sure everyone has their story about U.S. Sen. John Culver. Mine goes back to circa 1957, when we …
Florence Boos Letters to the Editor Jan. 3, 2019 2:15 pm2604d ago
Bowhunting of deer in urban areas is a clear menace, violating safety and the right to be undisturbed on one’s …
Shirley Burnett
Letters to the Editor Jan. 3, 2019 2:15 pm2604d ago
I have tried and tried to find any redeeming qualities in Donald Trump, but have been unsuccessful. Trump is a …
Gary Roberts
Letters to the Editor Jan. 2, 2019 2:30 am2606d ago
I think most everyone would agree that when something we need, depend on, and use becomes broken, we should take …
Bob Morgan
Letters to the Editor Jan. 2, 2019 2:30 am2606d ago
The level of dishonesty and corruption in the current administration is horrendous. In just two years, eight of President Trump’s …
Frank Olsen
Letters to the Editor Jan. 2, 2019 2:30 am2606d ago
A recent Gazette article, ‘Race against time for Miami blues,” detailed efforts to save this Floridian butterfly from extinction. In …
Elizabeth A. Belden
Letters to the Editor Jan. 1, 2019 12:50 pm2606d ago
Over the years, I’ve collected and embroidered a wide variety of Santa Claus figures and ornaments. As the Christmas season …
Kalvan Chadwell
Letters to the Editor Jan. 1, 2019 12:50 pm2606d ago
I have one question for President Donald Trump: Why does he need $5 billion for a wall? He promised the …
Chandra Jordan
Letters to the Editor Jan. 1, 2019 12:50 pm2606d ago
I just watched the Marion city engineer on television news talking about how increased traffic at 10th Street and Central …
Charlene Lange
Letters to the Editor Dec. 31, 2018 5:00 am2608d ago
It’s a new year. Time to make new resolutions. Many people now believe in climate change. This is a step …
John Stiegelmeyer
Letters to the Editor Dec. 31, 2018 5:00 am2608d ago
I suggest the ‘temper tantrum” is coming from Sen. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi as well as Rep. Maxine …
Dale Fitzgibbons
Letters to the Editor Dec. 31, 2018 5:00 am2608d ago
In his letter Glenn Freeman (‘Free speech includes 2nd Amendment discussion,” Dec. 15) makes a jab at an earlier letter …
Duane Eldred
Letters to the Editor Dec. 31, 2018 5:00 am2608d ago
Mr. President, When are you going to ask Mexico instead of Congress for the funds to build the wall? Have …
Scott Roland
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2018 5:00 am2609d ago
Personally, I consider Sen. Joni Ernst to be a legislator of a very high distinction, because, after considerable effort, she …
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