In announcing her candidacy for U.S. Congress, Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-Dubuque) said she’s running because she ‘isn’t afraid to take …
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Ed Fallon Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2017 1:00 am3131d ago
In announcing her candidacy for U.S. Congress, Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-Dubuque) said she’s running because she ‘isn’t afraid to take …
Dennis Burrier Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2017 1:00 am3131d ago
The World Health Organization rates our health care as the 37th worst system in the world. We rank 29th in …
Jeffrey Pape
Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2017 1:00 am3133d ago
I am chairman of the Hewitt Creek Watershed, the first of its kind Iowa farmer-led watershed. Hewitt Creek Watershed started …
Cindy Garlock
Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2017 1:00 am3133d ago
As Kim Reynolds is sworn in as governor of Iowa, it is important to examine her record on the issues …
Kevin Link
Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2017 1:00 am3133d ago
I would like to start by thanking Barbara Rank for representing all Iowans of intelligent restraint, when she sent her …
Gloria Jahnel
Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2017 1:00 am3134d ago
I become disheartened when I see the direction that our president and Congress are taking our country. Our increase of …
Christina Arceo
Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2017 1:00 am3134d ago
Dear Millennials: What can we do today? Millennials, it’s time to be mindful. Recently, Obamacare was repealed and replaced in …
Paula Hernandez
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2017 1:00 am3135d ago
Greg Buelow, the Cedar Rapids public safety spokesman, recently warned that as temps are getting warmer not to leave kids …
Gary Streit
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2017 1:00 am3135d ago
The recent news stories about Iowa’s collection of over $1.1 billion in Master Settlement Agreement payments since 1998 came against …
Joie Cole
Letters to the Editor May. 25, 2017 1:00 am3136d ago
As a woman, I am greatly disappointed in former University of Iowa Associate Athletic Director Jane Meyer, who lost her …
Virginia Meyer
Letters to the Editor May. 25, 2017 1:00 am3136d ago
‘I feel I’m leaving the state in good shape,” Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad (May 21, The Gazette). By ‘good shape” …
Howard Ashlock
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2017 1:00 am3137d ago
While we have been showered with facts and figures about the speed cameras, as to the benefits of the cameras …
Mindy Hatcher
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2017 1:00 am3137d ago
I have to disagree with Good Neighbor Iowa because of the unique situation affecting both me and my husband (‘Pay …
Susan West
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2017 1:00 am3137d ago
Earlier this year several county boards of supervisors passed a resolution calling for a moratorium/suspension of new construction or expansion …
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