I urge the people of Ward 2 to get out and vote in our City Council election and support Steve …
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Jeanne Mathews Letters to the Editor Nov. 5, 2017 1:00 am2874d ago
I urge the people of Ward 2 to get out and vote in our City Council election and support Steve …
Nicholas Maybanks Letters to the Editor Nov. 5, 2017 1:00 am2874d ago
City government allows citizens the greatest opportunity in modern politics to feel that our representatives not only know us, but …
Dennis Goettel
Letters to the Editor Nov. 5, 2017 1:30 am2874d ago
Justin Shields has been a 12-year member of the Cedar Rapids City Council representing District 5. He has done an …
Roger Grobstich
Letters to the Editor Nov. 5, 2017 1:30 am2874d ago
Experience matters. I served proudly with Cedar Rapids District 5 council member Justin Shields as an officer of Local 110 …
Coral Dye
Letters to the Editor Nov. 5, 2017 1:30 am2874d ago
It is encouraging to me to see so many individuals of various backgrounds being willing to run as mayor of …
Jessica Liebenstein
Letters to the Editor Nov. 5, 2017 1:00 am2874d ago
Ryan Russell, candidate for Cedar Rapids City Council District 1, is a man with strong values. Whether you’re talking about …
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Ralph J. Russell
Letters to the Editor Nov. 5, 2017 1:00 am2874d ago
In two months I will complete my term as an At-Large member of the Cedar Rapids City Council. During this …
Shirlee Strilich
Letters to the Editor Nov. 5, 2017 1:00 am2874d ago
Gary Hinzman is running for mayor. That has a pleasant ring to it. When I hear the word Hinzman, I …
Kathy Greene
Letters to the Editor Nov. 5, 2017 1:00 am2874d ago
Many Marion residents are tired of being stuck in an endless roundabout of rising taxes and municipal spending with no …
Terry and Larry Kaeding
Letters to the Editor Nov. 5, 2017 1:00 am2874d ago
We support Laurie Goodrich and Tom Gill for Coralville City Council. We’ve known Goodrich for 30-plus years, meeting while our …
Barb Buchanan
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2017 7:41 am2874d ago
I support Monica Vernon for mayor and attest to the following about her. She has abundant skill and ability, plus …
Anne Taylor
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2017 7:40 am2874d ago
I support Dale Todd for District 3 City Council. He is an effective and passionate advocate for social justice, urban …
Deborah Lebeda
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2017 7:40 am2874d ago
I support and recommend Gary Hinzman for mayor of Cedar Rapids. I met Hinzman in 1978 when he was the …
Gary Ficken
Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2017 7:39 am2874d ago
Living in Cedar Rapids my whole life is something I am proud of. In looking for our next mayor, I …
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