I was prepared to send Althea Cole another letter vigorously debating her views. I’m not necessarily being a fan of …
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Kamel Aossey Letters to the Editor Dec. 8, 2024 6:00 am373d ago
I was prepared to send Althea Cole another letter vigorously debating her views. I’m not necessarily being a fan of …
Cynthia Koehler Letters to the Editor Dec. 8, 2024 6:00 am373d ago
I want to thank the Salvation Army in Cedar Rapids for serving a delicious Thanksgiving meal. I want to thank …
Lauren Tiffany
Letters to the Editor Dec. 8, 2024 6:00 am373d ago
Please offer my congratulations to letter writer/Trump supporter, Robin Skogman, who celebrated Trump’s Electoral College win by writing to fellow …
David Meier
Letters to the Editor Dec. 8, 2024 6:00 am373d ago
I am disappointed the mayor has not appointed me to the Cedar Rapids City Council Finance Committee. Not appointing someone …
Kathleen Zelman
Letters to the Editor Dec. 8, 2024 6:00 am373d ago
A festive holiday cocktail can help make the season merry and bright but only if consumed responsibly. Whether you’re enjoying …
Rex Clemmensen
Letters to the Editor Dec. 8, 2024 2:00 am374d ago
After every presidential election, there is hand-wringing and pronouncements about how everything has changed and the party that lost has …
Adam Cooper
Letters to the Editor Dec. 5, 2024 11:18 am376d ago
At the end of the turbulent 1960s, John Lennon wrote the song “Give Peace a Chance.” The past four years …
Antonia Russo
Letters to the Editor Dec. 3, 2024 6:00 am378d ago
Cedar Rapids’ casino is a means to an end for operator Peninsula Pacific — it’s the legally required “front” for …
Lyle Otte
Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2024 6:00 am380d ago
People are worried that the U.S. will backslide on progress regarding climate. However, many positive efforts will not be stopped. …
Russ Lenth
Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2024 6:00 am380d ago
Althea Cole’s Sunday column about bathroom restrictions has “culture wars” written all over it. The context is a partisan resolution …
John Stiegelmeyer
Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2024 6:00 am380d ago
I will not miss Norman Sherman’s biased articles. He can stay retired for all I care. John Stiegelmeyer Vinton
Don Gray
Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2024 6:00 am380d ago
As he finishes out his term as Linn County Supervisor, I’d like to thank Louie Zumbach for his dedication to …
Bob and Gay Blair
Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2024 6:00 am380d ago
We are sad but not surprised Norm Sherman is semi-retiring. It is exhausting to keep up with all that Donald …
Bob Rush
Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2024 6:00 am380d ago
It was with sadness I read that Norman Sherman will no longer be writing his regular column. Many thanks to …
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