People are worried that the U.S. will backslide on progress regarding climate. However, many positive efforts will not be stopped. …
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Lyle Otte Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2024 6:00 am441d ago
People are worried that the U.S. will backslide on progress regarding climate. However, many positive efforts will not be stopped. …
Russ Lenth Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2024 6:00 am441d ago
Althea Cole’s Sunday column about bathroom restrictions has “culture wars” written all over it. The context is a partisan resolution …
John Stiegelmeyer
Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2024 6:00 am441d ago
I will not miss Norman Sherman’s biased articles. He can stay retired for all I care. John Stiegelmeyer Vinton
Don Gray
Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2024 6:00 am441d ago
As he finishes out his term as Linn County Supervisor, I’d like to thank Louie Zumbach for his dedication to …
Bob and Gay Blair
Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2024 6:00 am441d ago
We are sad but not surprised Norm Sherman is semi-retiring. It is exhausting to keep up with all that Donald …
Bob Rush
Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2024 6:00 am441d ago
It was with sadness I read that Norman Sherman will no longer be writing his regular column. Many thanks to …
Sonia Ettinger
Letters to the Editor Nov. 30, 2024 6:00 am442d ago
Voters in most states voted for financial relief and for more control at the border, which are very realistic desires. …
Frank Kintzle
Letters to the Editor Nov. 30, 2024 6:00 am442d ago
Here is my question, why would anyone prevent Cedar Rapids from having a casino when we have a capitalist economic …
Paul Deaton
Letters to the Editor Nov. 28, 2024 6:00 am444d ago
A Confederate flag is on display near where I live. These flags are sprinkled around the state like confetti from …
Gretchen Reeh-Robinson
Letters to the Editor Nov. 27, 2024 6:00 am445d ago
I’m reading less journalism (The Gazette included.) I’ve turned off CNN. MSNBC was shelved months ago. Local TV news is …
Dale Richey
Letters to the Editor Nov. 26, 2024 11:15 am446d ago
On Saturday Oct. 26 The Gazette had an editorial on how the clean energy sector was providing many new jobs. …
Robin Skogman
Letters to the Editor Nov. 26, 2024 6:00 am446d ago
As a Trump supporter, I was obviously elated with the recent presidential election results. However, the “other side” seems to …
Mark Conzett
Letters to the Editor Nov. 26, 2024 6:00 am446d ago
Cedar Rapids, we can do better than a casino. Rather than introducing something into our community that has the potential …
Pat O'Malley
Letters to the Editor Nov. 25, 2024 9:28 am447d ago
In May of 2021 Elon Musk hosted the long running skit comedy show, Saturday Night Live. One of the sketches …
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