When Republican legislators uprooted Iowa’s collective bargaining law last year, the only stalk still standing was public employees’ pay negotiating. …
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Jerry Elsea Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2018 5:00 am2606d ago
When Republican legislators uprooted Iowa’s collective bargaining law last year, the only stalk still standing was public employees’ pay negotiating. …
Sara Todd Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2018 5:00 am2606d ago
When our current governor and administration talk about how well the privatization of Medicaid is going and how it is …
Mary Burke
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2018 5:00 am2606d ago
I need your help. Yes, you. I need you to register to vote, and make a plan to do that …
Josh Brennan
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2018 5:00 am2606d ago
It’s time for a change in our states Auditor’s office. Rob Sand will provide a level of accountability for the …
Lincoln Currie
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2018 5:00 am2606d ago
As a student at Linn-Mar High School, I have borne witness to the benefits created by adequate public school funding. …
Robert Sprengeler
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2018 5:00 am2606d ago
As a resident of House District 67, I’m concerned about the consequences the upcoming election will have for all Iowans. …
Anne Salamon
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2018 5:00 am2606d ago
Starting in early 2017 I frequently went to U.S. Rep. Rod Blum’s local office to express concern on certain issues. …
Dan Strellner
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2018 5:00 am2606d ago
In my previous role as CEO of a local not for profit mental health and aging services organization I had …
Patti Fields, Brian Kirschling
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2018 5:00 am2606d ago
Voters in Eastern Johnson County and Cedar County who care about Iowa’s proud tradition of strong public education have a …
Kelly Schulte
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2018 5:00 am2606d ago
I attended Iowa’s First Congressional District debate between Rod Blum and Abby Finkenauer. It was my first debate, and I …
Bob Welsh
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2018 5:00 am2606d ago
The fact is Iowa’s GOP leadership has failed seniors and all Iowans. The privatization of Medicaid has left many without …
Connie Armstrong
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2018 5:00 am2606d ago
U.S. Rep. Rod Blum delivers for the people of the 1st District. Listening to Abby Finkenauer, you would think we …
Gage West
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2018 5:00 am2606d ago
As a first time voter this election and a conservative, I fully support Kim Reynolds for governor. I encourage you …
Dan Stadtmueller
Letters to the Editor Nov. 3, 2018 6:00 am2607d ago
If you want an Iowa Secretary of Agriculture with dirt under his fingernails, Mike Naig is that and so much …
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