Republicans have characterized themselves as the party of fiscal management. Instead they have become the party of negligence. Our state …
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Joel E. Wells Letters to the Editor Jul. 16, 2018 6:00 am2776d ago
Republicans have characterized themselves as the party of fiscal management. Instead they have become the party of negligence. Our state …
Linda Daly Letters to the Editor Jul. 16, 2018 6:00 am2776d ago
Good luck to citizens having ash trees cut down in their parking area who have the expectation of getting a …
Stephen Canty Sr.
Letters to the Editor Jul. 15, 2018 1:00 am2778d ago
The thing that makes the United States different from other countries – our Constitution – is under attack. America has …
Sue Dirks
Letters to the Editor Jul. 15, 2018 1:00 am2778d ago
The well-written true story of Fred Abdnour’s journey from Syria to the United States via Mexico and Canada warmed my …
Robert Tosh
Letters to the Editor Jul. 15, 2018 1:00 am2778d ago
After applying for a veteran’s designation on my Iowa driver’s license renewal, I was told that I do not qualify …
Marv Rops
Letters to the Editor Jul. 15, 2018 1:00 am2778d ago
It was a terrific accomplishment for city leaders to obtain significant federal funding toward Cedar River flood protection structures. However, …
Larry J. Neppl
Letters to the Editor Jul. 14, 2018 1:00 am2779d ago
Over 80 percent of farmers voted for the current President. Why? As of today’s markets, corn prices are down 80 …
Hope Rogers
Letters to the Editor Jul. 14, 2018 1:00 am2779d ago
I hate to witness what I fear may be the decline of football as America’s favorite sport. But I suppose …
Robert Anthony
Letters to the Editor Jul. 14, 2018 1:00 am2779d ago
President Donald Trump claims that he can pardon himself. Here are some troubling implications: the president can break any law …
Howard Ashlock
Letters to the Editor Jul. 14, 2018 1:00 am2779d ago
In reference to James Larew’s comment about whether Fred Hubbell’s being wealthy should or should not qualify him from running …
Charlene Lange
Letters to the Editor Jul. 13, 2018 8:17 am2779d ago
I have done some easy things to help make the world better. Now to tackle a difficult thing. One of …
Sharron McElmeel
Letters to the Editor Jul. 13, 2018 8:17 am2779d ago
I don’t care what political party you are part of. What is going on with children being held in deplorable …
Charlie Hogue
Letters to the Editor Jul. 12, 2018 1:00 am2781d ago
I awoke at midnight July 4 and removed my earplugs. I thought it would be safe by that time. Isn’t …
Nanci, Madeline and Zoey Young
Letters to the Editor Jul. 12, 2018 1:00 am2781d ago
We and Gov. Kim Reynolds are citizens of Iowa, voters and women. The similarities stop, however, with the understanding of …
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