To the editor: Holding gun manufacturers liable when their guns are used in a crime is inane. Do we hold …
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Palmer Holden Letters to the Editor Jan. 19, 2016 12:00 am3689d ago
To the editor: Holding gun manufacturers liable when their guns are used in a crime is inane. Do we hold …
Dave Loebsack Letters to the Editor Jan. 18, 2016 12:00 am3690d ago
Each January, we pause to remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King dedicated his life to …
Gerry Kuhl
Letters to the Editor Jan. 18, 2016 12:00 am3690d ago
To the editor: I am pleased to endorse Chris Hoffman in Tuesday’s special election for Johnson County supervisor. I served …
Roger Johanson
Letters to the Editor Jan. 17, 2016 3:00 am3691d ago
To the editor: Class (socioeconomic status) is clearly an important factor in understanding student behavior. Professor Schmidt, Gazette guest columnist, …
Kevin Lynch
Letters to the Editor Jan. 17, 2016 3:00 am3691d ago
To the editor: Daily we read in the paper or see on TV stories that the media and law enforcement …
Emily Felton
Letters to the Editor Jan. 17, 2016 12:00 am3691d ago
To the editor: I am disgusted at Gov. Terry Branstad’s decision to pursue funding cuts for Planned Parenthood. What many …
Ayesha Abdullah
Letters to the Editor Jan. 17, 2016 12:00 am3691d ago
To the editor: Most police officers are hard working, decent individuals performing a tough, dangerous and thankless job that is …
Greg Timlin
Letters to the Editor Jan. 16, 2016 12:00 am3692d ago
To the editor: What a world class institution the University of Iowa would be if President Bruce Harreld’s detractors held …
Leslie Carlson
Letters to the Editor Jan. 16, 2016 12:00 am3692d ago
To the editor: After the snow event on Dec. 27, the Cedar Rapids streets department left snow plow blades about …
Jared S. Hills
Letters to the Editor Jan. 16, 2016 12:00 am3692d ago
To the editor: While I’m happy that Terex has chosen Cedar Rapids over Marion for their new location, I agree …
Rick Stewart
Letters to the Editor Jan. 15, 2016 12:00 am3693d ago
To the editor: I do my best to attend all the local events for presidential candidates, both Republicans and Democrats. …
John Kittleson
Letters to the Editor Jan. 15, 2016 12:00 am3693d ago
To the editor: Donald Trump is not qualified to be a presidential candidate. His remarks are insulting and inappropriate. I …
Hope Sankot-Rogers
Letters to the Editor Jan. 15, 2016 12:00 am3693d ago
To the editor: It’s not just Iowa. It happens to all our great Midwest football teams. If they’re good enough …
Adam Pitts
Letters to the Editor Jan. 14, 2016 12:00 am3694d ago
To the editor: Iowans understand the responsibility of hosting the Iowa caucuses. It’s a privilege to ask those who run …
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