As water testing has increased, so have Iowans concerns over agriculture’s contribution to pollutants, especially nitrates. Des Moines Waterworks has …
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Brent & Deb Donohoe Letters to the Editor Mar. 27, 2016 4:00 am3621d ago
As water testing has increased, so have Iowans concerns over agriculture’s contribution to pollutants, especially nitrates. Des Moines Waterworks has …
Tracy Anderson Letters to the Editor Mar. 27, 2016 4:00 am3621d ago
Anyone who has studied American history and has an understanding of our government and supports Donald Trump, is irresponsible. As …
Gary McKinley
Letters to the Editor Mar. 27, 2016 1:00 am3621d ago
When it’s time to vote this fall. Do yourself, and everyone around you a favor. Collect as much information as …
Judy Wirth
Letters to the Editor Mar. 27, 2016 1:00 am3621d ago
I heard about the Smulekoffs building cost and how much taxpayers lost on the sale of it. How sad. It …
Natalie Lynch
Letters to the Editor Mar. 26, 2016 1:00 am3622d ago
Growing up in Iowa, some of my fondest memories are of being outside enjoying clear skies and fresh air. I’m …
Tim T. Evans
Letters to the Editor Mar. 26, 2016 1:00 am3622d ago
There is a higher being whether we choose to call it Allah, Buddha, the Great Spirit, God or whomever. I …
Alvin Cummings
Letters to the Editor Mar. 26, 2016 1:00 am3622d ago
So Donald J. Trump may have given money to past Democrat candidates for political office. Lyman Trumbull (1813-1896) opposed slavery …
Dean Varner
Letters to the Editor Mar. 25, 2016 1:00 am3623d ago
In his Feb. 17 column ‘Weakening gun laws raises risks,” Jeremy Brigham twists the intent of proposed legislation. Objecting to …
Frank I. Kintzle
Letters to the Editor Mar. 25, 2016 1:00 am3623d ago
Why are we in Iowa not helping individuals, especially children, but vets as well and others who suffer from multiple …
Dale Fitzgibbons
Letters to the Editor Mar. 25, 2016 1:00 am3623d ago
Since the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia there has been copious finger shaking and tongue wagging admonishing us …
Marv Rops
Letters to the Editor Mar. 24, 2016 11:51 am3623d ago
It is disappointing when the Cedar Rapids City Council does not provide an opportunity for Sun Valley homeowners to vote …
Pearl Northland
Letters to the Editor Mar. 24, 2016 11:51 am3623d ago
I was pleased that you chose to print the article concerning the 25th anniversary of the Gulf War in the …
Bob Krause
Letters to the Editor Mar. 23, 2016 1:00 am3625d ago
The ‘Vets Black Arm Band Day for PTSD” event is today. Wear a black arm band to protest the poor …
Charles Allen
Letters to the Editor Mar. 23, 2016 1:00 am3625d ago
I am a Korean veteran. I am proud of my service. I am proud that after 11 months of service, …
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