U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his allies in Congress have to be enjoying the fruits of their labor, …
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Dean Lerner Letters to the Editor Mar. 19, 2016 1:00 am3629d ago
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his allies in Congress have to be enjoying the fruits of their labor, …
Donald Unash Letters to the Editor Mar. 19, 2016 1:00 am3629d ago
Todd Dorman’s March 10 column ‘Bursting a casino’s bubble bid” is absolutely spot on. Maybe Mayor Ron Corbett could entertain …
Jeff Lamka
Letters to the Editor Mar. 18, 2016 1:00 am3630d ago
Why should where I live determine whether I live? While residents in Iowa’s urban areas benefit from systems of care …
Danette Wade
Letters to the Editor Mar. 18, 2016 1:00 am3630d ago
Today (Friday, March 18) is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. As a current transit passenger, I am grateful for this service …
Hannah Frost
Letters to the Editor Mar. 18, 2016 1:00 am3630d ago
Stopping animal abuse is a huge problem facing this world. Some people don’t believe animals deserve to live a happy, …
Helane Golden
Letters to the Editor Mar. 17, 2016 1:00 am3631d ago
It will require new leadership in the U.S. Senate to see that Congress works better for our citizens and for …
Joel Snell
Letters to the Editor Mar. 17, 2016 1:00 am3631d ago
My in-laws had a ‘mixed marriage.” He was a Republican and she was a Democrat. And yet, it somehow worked …
Jeff Frese
Letters to the Editor Mar. 17, 2016 1:00 am3631d ago
Regarding the March 5 editorial ‘Paying competitive wages makes sense for UI Housing and Dining”: Details are important. A majority …
Andy Folkmann
Letters to the Editor Mar. 16, 2016 1:00 am3632d ago
Regarding the March 8 front page article ‘Mayor: Casino could aid in flood protection”: Really? A casino would protect Cedar …
Niles Ross
Letters to the Editor Mar. 16, 2016 1:00 am3632d ago
Threats to doctor-patient relationships are explored in the March 8 guest column ‘Clinics threaten to sabotage doctor-patient relationships” by Daniel …
Lisa Spellman
Letters to the Editor Mar. 16, 2016 1:00 am3632d ago
I’m writing to offer congratulations for a terrific event that was held March 4-6 in Cedar Rapids. UP Cedar Rapids, …
Aaron Fuller
Letters to the Editor Mar. 15, 2016 1:00 am3633d ago
I urge you to support H.R. 454, the Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act, sponsored by Rep. Walter Jones of North …
Ed Dolan
Letters to the Editor Mar. 15, 2016 1:00 am3633d ago
The Washington establishment, regardless of party, works feverishly to prevent a Donald Trump presidential nomination. Why? Because he threatens the …
Tim Bickel
Letters to the Editor Mar. 15, 2016 1:00 am3633d ago
Dear Sen. Chuck Grassley, Please continue to resist the administration’s ploy to start the Supreme Court Justice replacement for the …
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