With American farmers expressing frustration over Argentinian beef bailouts, perhaps this moment calls for a broader conversation. Instead of fighting …
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Cecil Roper Letters to the Editor Nov. 24, 2025 6:00 am22d ago
With American farmers expressing frustration over Argentinian beef bailouts, perhaps this moment calls for a broader conversation. Instead of fighting …
Jackson Parr Letters to the Editor Nov. 23, 2025 11:16 pm22d ago
I wanted to say something about video games, because a lot of adults act like they’re nothing but a distraction. …
Lyle A Kleman
Letters to the Editor Nov. 23, 2025 6:00 am23d ago
Responding to Mr Dann Myers’ letter in Sunday’s edition (Nov. 16)) regarding the recently defeated CRCSD bond issue. He claims …
Gordie Felger
Letters to the Editor Nov. 23, 2025 6:00 am23d ago
“Republicans know their policies are unpopular. They offer culture wars to distract us from the fact that they have nothing …
Sydney Rieckhoff
Letters to the Editor Nov. 22, 2025 9:56 pm23d ago
Lawmakers and small businesses need to work together to drive Iowa’s economy forward. Last month, I traveled to Washington, D.C., …
Abby Collins
Letters to the Editor Nov. 22, 2025 9:56 pm23d ago
Iowa is facing two crises that strike at the heart of our economy and our way of life: Trump’s reckless …
Steve Barry
Letters to the Editor Nov. 20, 2025 6:48 am26d ago
I am concerned about Trump’s escalation in the Caribbean. His Department of Justice has cleared him of any wrong doing. …
Ellen Johnson
Letters to the Editor Nov. 20, 2025 6:48 am26d ago
A couple thoughts on the Epstein Files: I have no doubt that when they are finally released, any reference to …
Robin Mehaffey
Letters to the Editor Nov. 19, 2025 6:00 am27d ago
“Twenty-five Foods You Can Eat That Won’t Cause Weight Gain.” I read this article from AARP with interest and an …
Nancy A. Miller
Letters to the Editor Nov. 17, 2025 6:00 am29d ago
I write today to follow up to the Oct. 29 article, “Gift is one for the books,” which shared news …
Kurt Rogahn
Letters to the Editor Nov. 17, 2025 6:00 am29d ago
Seriously? Demanding the resignation of three Cedar Rapids school board members after the failure of the much-needed school bond referendum? …
Craig Hlas
Letters to the Editor Nov. 19, 2025 9:49 am27d ago
First, contrary to what Rep. Ashley Hinson and her MAGA colleagues in Congress have asserted ad nauseam, this was NOT …
Alan Jensen
Letters to the Editor Nov. 16, 2025 6:00 am30d ago
Sen. Chuck Grassley’s silence as Trump dismantles our constitutional rights of free speech, due process, and freedom of the press …
Dann Myers
Letters to the Editor Nov. 16, 2025 6:00 am30d ago
Thank you to the voters of Cedar Rapids for defeating the CRCSD’s most recent plea for yet more taxpayer money. …
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