The race for governor. Ah, where to begin. If health care is a priority for you – as it should …
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Libby Gotschall Slappey Letters to the Editor May. 13, 2018 1:00 am2841d 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 am2841d 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 am2842d 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 am2842d 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 am2842d 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 am2842d 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 am2842d ago
Several years ago the voters of Linn County opted for a 1-cent option tax. The primary purpose was to rebuild …
Andy and Diane Peterson
Letters to the Editor May. 10, 2018 8:33 am2843d ago
As longtime residents of our city, we are writing to express our full support for Stacey Walker for Board of …
Nancy Quellhorst
Letters to the Editor May. 10, 2018 8:33 am2843d ago
I encourage Johnson County voters to elect Pat Heiden as supervisor. I was privileged to work with Heiden when she …
Timothy Mason
Letters to the Editor May. 9, 2018 1:00 am2845d ago
This Thursday, Dave Steyer is bringing his Impeach Trump roadshow to Cedar Rapids. It will be held at the Shores …
Linda Bigley
Letters to the Editor May. 9, 2018 1:00 am2845d ago
Children have the best chance of success when they grow up in a safe and stable environment. One of the …
Gage West
Letters to the Editor May. 8, 2018 8:10 am2845d ago
As an American high school student I am a member of the most diverse and technologically advanced generation in the …
Kim Bergen-Jackson
Letters to the Editor May. 8, 2018 8:10 am2845d ago
I write in enthusiastic support of Pat Heiden for Johnson County Supervisor. I have known Pat for nearly 20 years, …
Steve Jones
Letters to the Editor May. 7, 2018 7:00 am2846d ago
Could you imagine Hillary Clinton out mingling and rubbing elbows with the ‘deplorables” like President Donald Trump has been doing …
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