Dear Mayor Ron Corbett: Why is it that our northwest side parks are such a mess? Recently, I have gone …
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Stephanie Blahnik Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2016 1:00 am3559d ago
Dear Mayor Ron Corbett: Why is it that our northwest side parks are such a mess? Recently, I have gone …
Jacob Homan Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2016 1:00 am3560d ago
Margaret Kiekhaefer’s letter ‘No peace as long as there is injustice” in support of the BDS movement was depraved. Boycotting …
Gary Thompson
Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2016 1:00 am3560d ago
Before there is a knee jerk reaction with the city golf courses, why don’t we try to save them one …
Dee Delaney
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2016 1:00 am3561d ago
The University of Iowa’s focus on social justice issues makes no sense. The real issue is alcohol and drug abuse. …
Al & Agnes Hammond
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2016 1:00 am3561d ago
We had stopped at a favorite restaurant to have dinner. The waitress had come to take our drink order and …
Linda Svoboda
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2016 1:00 am3561d ago
Regarding the May 18 letter ‘Clinton can’t identify with middle class”: Did the letter writer listen with an open mind …
Tom Carsner
Letters to the Editor May. 25, 2016 1:00 am3562d ago
In the June 7 Johnson County supervisor primary, I am voting for Kurt Friese and Jason Lewis. They have made …
Bruce Frana
Letters to the Editor May. 25, 2016 1:00 am3562d ago
I hope readers will support Rob Hogg in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on June 7. He has …
Kate Minette
Letters to the Editor May. 25, 2016 1:00 am3562d ago
It is with boundless enthusiasm and great confidence that I endorse Pat Heiden for Johnson County supervisor. She has demonstrated …
Sally Beltz
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2016 1:00 am3563d ago
Monica Vernon and her family were great neighbors of ours, she is a great mom and wife, and a dedicated …
Bob & Maggie Elliott
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2016 1:00 am3563d ago
Join us in voting for Pat Heiden in the June 7 Democratic primary election for Johnson County Board of Supervisors …
Les Peterson
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2016 1:00 am3563d ago
Regarding David Nadler’s April 22 column ‘BDS bill supports Israel”: Nadler says the Boycott, Divest and Sanction (BDS) is an …
Helane Golden
Letters to the Editor May. 23, 2016 1:00 am3564d ago
We stood along the track in the ‘high-five line” at this year’s Special Olympics Summer Games, greeting the athletes as …
James Heires
Letters to the Editor May. 23, 2016 1:00 am3564d ago
The May 14 editorial ‘Council strikes balance between responsibility and flexibility” informed me of another new surprise tax on businesses …
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