Paul Pates’ argument in his Dec. 16 guest column ‘Electoral College ensures Iowans’ voices are heard” that the electoral college …
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Richard Hileman Letters to the Editor Dec. 22, 2016 12:00 am3350d ago
Paul Pates’ argument in his Dec. 16 guest column ‘Electoral College ensures Iowans’ voices are heard” that the electoral college …
Floyd Sandford Letters to the Editor Dec. 22, 2016 12:00 am3350d ago
If Donald Trump sees something on TV he doesn’t like, it provokes an emotional outburst on Twitter. Dare to disagree …
Daniel E. Spahn
Letters to the Editor Dec. 22, 2016 12:00 am3350d ago
I was glad to see President Barack Obama draw a line with Russian President Vladimir Putin when he told him …
Steve Valley
Letters to the Editor Dec. 21, 2016 9:27 am3350d ago
The tears flowed down the face of the elderly neighbor as the neighbor turned to another neighbor and said, they’re …
David Sherwood
Letters to the Editor Dec. 21, 2016 9:27 am3350d ago
In his guest column Dec. 11 ‘Myths and facts about the Electoral College,” Richard Hileman made some valid points regarding …
Linda Svoboda
Letters to the Editor Dec. 20, 2016 12:00 am3352d ago
When the public is conditioned to see the press as liars, who will people believe when the chips are down, …
Steve Jones
Letters to the Editor Dec. 20, 2016 12:00 am3352d ago
Various pundits and politicians around the country would like to abolish the Electoral College because Hillary Clinton won the popular …
Jim Davis
Letters to the Editor Dec. 20, 2016 12:00 am3352d ago
Kim Reynolds is soon to be the first woman governor of Iowa. Is she qualified? Absolutely. She has six years …
James Schmitz,
Letters to the Editor Dec. 19, 2016 12:00 am3353d ago
Main Street liberal media is fueling riots around our country by printing liberal comments about a fair and honest election …
Janet Wagner
Letters to the Editor Dec. 19, 2016 12:00 am3353d ago
I am 82 years old, mother of a disabled daughter. I witnessed Donald Trump making fun of such a person. …
Jordan Reineke
Letters to the Editor Dec. 19, 2016 12:00 am3353d ago
College athletes getting paid is a major topic in today’s world. Most would argue, ‘Why do they need money when …
Richard Boalbey
Letters to the Editor Dec. 18, 2016 12:00 am3354d ago
I believe that flag burning is free speech. I also believe that people have a right to protect their flag. …
Steve Wikert
Letters to the Editor Dec. 18, 2016 12:00 am3354d ago
Dear Electoral College Elector, I’ve heard people hoping for a Donald Trump assassination or instant impeachment. Americans are terrified. Electors …
Ethan Kaiser
Letters to the Editor Dec. 18, 2016 12:00 am3354d ago
I believe that burning the United States flag should be illegal. It is the ultimate sign of disrespect to your …
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