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Frank King Letters to the Editor May. 15, 2018 1:00 am2780d ago
I understand that many people are very concerned about their Second Amendment rights being taken away or changed significantly, but …
Mary Schlichte Letters to the Editor May. 14, 2018 7:00 am2781d ago
I’m writing to encourage voters in House District 68 to vote for Molly Donahue. Donahue has been teaching for 27 …
Roger Johanson
Letters to the Editor May. 14, 2018 7:00 am2781d ago
The Iowa first congressional district is a mess. Rod Blum ran for office in 2014. While campaigning, he promised to …
Karen Parrott
Letters to the Editor May. 14, 2018 6:00 am2781d ago
After attending a candidate forum recently for Johnson County Supervisors, I’m reminded once again about what a treasure we have …
Charlene Lange
Letters to the Editor May. 13, 2018 1:00 am2782d ago
Let’s talk trash. In Iowa City, the current landfill was built in 1972, with expected fill date of 2020. That’s …
Bill Peppin
Letters to the Editor May. 13, 2018 1:00 am2782d ago
Is it me or are other readers annoyed by the partial page wraparounds The Gazette is utilizing? I suspect this …
Sonia Ettinger
Letters to the Editor May. 13, 2018 1:00 am2782d ago
Gov. Kim Reynolds recently signed Senate File 359, a law that bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. How …
Libby Gotschall Slappey
Letters to the Editor May. 13, 2018 1:00 am2782d ago
The race for governor. Ah, where to begin. If health care is a priority for you – as it should …
Sara Riley
Letters to the Editor May. 13, 2018 1:00 am2782d ago
I’m voting for Stacey Walker in the District 1 Democratic primary for Linn County Board of Supervisors. After being elected …
Danielle Benford
Letters to the Editor May. 12, 2018 6:00 am2783d ago
As a young female Iowan, it is becoming more and more difficult to want to stay in Iowa given what …
Thomas Simon
Letters to the Editor May. 12, 2018 6:00 am2783d ago
When we elect someone, and they swear to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. It is …
Betty Smith
Letters to the Editor May. 11, 2018 8:21 am2784d ago
Here we go again. Another way to get rid of geese, which sounds like a method similar to abortion in …
Linda Langston
Letters to the Editor May. 11, 2018 8:21 am2784d ago
After serving almost 14 years as a Linn County Supervisor, I was so pleased to see Stacey Walker step up …
Steve Herman
Letters to the Editor May. 11, 2018 8:21 am2784d ago
Several years ago the voters of Linn County opted for a 1-cent option tax. The primary purpose was to rebuild …
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