How great that a rapper donated a million dollars to the Chicago schools. Education is the answer. I have tried …
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Carolyn Moen Letters to the Editor Mar. 25, 2017 1:00 am3256d ago
How great that a rapper donated a million dollars to the Chicago schools. Education is the answer. I have tried …
Ross Noecker Letters to the Editor Mar. 25, 2017 1:00 am3256d ago
I’m one of the majority of Americans who believes the power of big money in politics is a monumental threat …
Harley Donald
Letters to the Editor Mar. 25, 2017 1:00 am3256d ago
Trust if we must whatever comes out of the Trump serial tweeties box, but as President Ronald Reagan once said, …
Roger Prasil
Letters to the Editor Mar. 24, 2017 1:00 am3257d ago
What Gov. Terry Branstad has done for Iowa: Iowa is recognized for having the worst bridges in the country. Public …
Pat Bowen
Letters to the Editor Mar. 24, 2017 1:00 am3257d ago
What is going on in Des Moines? It is reported another $131 million is to be added to the $118 …
Dave Gregory
Letters to the Editor Mar. 24, 2017 1:00 am3257d ago
I’ve gone to the Linn County League of Women Voters legislative forums for years. It’s a great way to hear …
Floyd Sandford
Letters to the Editor Mar. 24, 2017 1:00 am3257d ago
During a recent visit to New York City I traveled to Battery Park and observed the view of the Statue …
Myrna Loehrlein
Letters to the Editor Mar. 24, 2017 1:00 am3257d ago
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Rev. John Sheda
Letters to the Editor Mar. 23, 2017 1:00 am3258d ago
The other day I ran across a friend I hadn’t seen in a while and after some cordial greetings, he …
Drew Martel
Letters to the Editor Mar. 23, 2017 1:00 am3258d ago
The Koch Industries-funded American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has growing influence in Iowa and we should be concerned. Recently, Gov. …
David Mills
Letters to the Editor Mar. 23, 2017 1:00 am3258d ago
The Gazette failed to mention why the Congressional Budget Office report on the American Health Care Act says that 24 …
Charles Cizio
Letters to the Editor Mar. 22, 2017 1:00 am3259d ago
You have seen lists of the leading causes of death in the U.S. However, your risks for death are measured …
Charlene Nightingale
Letters to the Editor Mar. 22, 2017 1:00 am3259d ago
Does Gov. Terry Branstad realize he is going to a country which values education? Is he so desperate to create …
Steve Maravetz
Letters to the Editor Mar. 21, 2017 12:01 pm3260d ago
Rep. Steve King would be wise to consider that someday he may end up in a nursing home, where it …
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