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John Stiegelmeyer Letters to the Editor Jan. 5, 2025 6:00 am406d ago
Do not buy what you don’t need. Don’t spend what you don’t have. Return regular order to the House of …
Bill Wines Letters to the Editor Jan. 4, 2025 6:00 am407d ago
The Iowa GOP has the Board of Regents doing its micromanagement for the Thought Police. The right-wingers prefer to be …
Dick Janson
Letters to the Editor Jan. 3, 2025 6:00 am408d ago
ISU agronomist Tomas Della Chiesa was quoted in the Dec. 22 Gazette (Substantial emissions linked to soybean season, Page 1C) …
Stephen Regan
Letters to the Editor Jan. 2, 2025 6:00 am409d ago
Credibility is the very essence of broadcast news journalism without which reports became mere propaganda or spins. Network news departments …
Mike Hayes
Letters to the Editor Jan. 1, 2025 4:21 pm410d ago
In his recent guest column Ralph Plagman was able to throw out all the liberal buzzwords. What Ralph might not …
Doug Koempel
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In response to “Words of Taylor Swift inspire UI poetry course” (Sat., Dec. 28 Gazette): The other night, I had …
DB Smith
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There is a Hamas bodycam video showing just some of the over 1200 brutal, gruesome murders of Israeli citizens on …
Joshua David Mitchell
Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2024 6:00 am412d ago
Drugs are a serious problem everywhere in society. They poison millions every day and claim the souls of so many. …
Erick Kadlec
Letters to the Editor Dec. 29, 2024 5:59 pm413d ago
Editor’s note: Due to an error in the editing process, a previous version of this submission included language and phrasing …
Steven Pokorny
Letters to the Editor Dec. 29, 2024 6:00 am413d ago
Senators Ernst and Grassley must not confirm the appointment of Peter Hegseth to the office of Defense Secretary. Any candidate …
Paul Bacon
Letters to the Editor Dec. 29, 2024 6:00 am413d ago
Jamie brought joy to all she encountered. She was an All-Big Ten competitor and an enthusiastic and entertaining color analyst. …
John Carver
Letters to the Editor Dec. 29, 2024 6:00 am413d ago
It’s time for elders to speak their mind about the election overcast which invaded this country. It’s a darkness that …
Betty Kohout
Letters to the Editor Dec. 28, 2024 11:25 pm413d ago
With the election of our 47th president, as I write this, I hope I have enough savings to help me …
Jeanne Liston
Letters to the Editor Dec. 27, 2024 12:41 pm415d ago
I don’t get it! Maybe I’m stupid. But could someone please explain to me why the legislature and the Board …
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