Kurt Friese and Jason Lewis are outstanding candidates for two seats on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. At the …
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Jutta Rubright Letters to the Editor May. 23, 2016 1:00 am3564d ago
Kurt Friese and Jason Lewis are outstanding candidates for two seats on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. At the …
Pat Bowen Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2016 1:00 am3565d ago
Every five years, Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reviews and makes changes to Iowa’s factory farm rules. Iowans have …
Fred Hubler
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2016 1:00 am3565d ago
Just as the case for wind and solar energy is collapsing around the world, the state of Iowa is in …
Peter B. Welch
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2016 1:00 am3565d ago
I was pleased to see U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz address the importance of energy independence during his tour …
Joel Snell
Letters to the Editor May. 21, 2016 1:00 am3566d ago
How did Donald Trump beat everybody? At the moment, Trump appears to be taking over the Republican party. In article …
Harry L. Graves
Letters to the Editor May. 21, 2016 1:00 am3566d ago
Incumbent Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan stands out as the best candidate in the June 7 primary election. His list …
Erika Olson
Letters to the Editor May. 21, 2016 1:00 am3566d ago
Justice reform is happening nationwide, so give the constitutional right to vote to all citizens in Iowa. Prison terms are …
John McWilliams
Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2016 10:10 am3566d ago
Gordon Taylor’s letter (‘Raise golf rates to generate more money,” April 30) is off base about raising golf fees $5 …
Richard Hrvol
Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2016 10:10 am3566d ago
At a 4-way stop, everyone has their turn to use the intersection. Pedestrians and children can cross in safety. With …
Craig Hanson
Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2016 10:10 am3566d ago
After seeing the performance of the Democratic county supervisors in budgeting and relations with the county auditor, I wondered who …
Marlene Janssen
Letters to the Editor May. 19, 2016 7:36 am3567d ago
Regarding the May 12 letter ‘Suggested killing of geese is appalling” by Margaret Kolash: While I agree that slaughter is …
Miranda Niemi
Letters to the Editor May. 19, 2016 7:35 am3567d ago
As a mother to two healthy children, I feel fortunate to have had access to medical care during my pregnancy …
Harry Olmstead
Letters to the Editor May. 19, 2016 7:35 am3567d ago
June 7 is the primary election for three seats on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. We have the choice …
Charles R. Crawley
Letters to the Editor May. 18, 2016 5:06 am3568d ago
My father was a small-town banker in Texas and he taught me that the most valuable quality in people is …
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