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Denny Mills Letters to the Editor Sep. 3, 2024 6:00 am469d ago
As your own kids return to school, look them in the eye and give them this advice on what they …
Mary Tuecke Letters to the Editor Sep. 3, 2024 6:00 am469d ago
I hope none of my tax dollars go to animal control services. This is my experience with them. It seems …
Ken Krizan
Letters to the Editor Sep. 3, 2024 6:00 am469d ago
Iowa is having increased diagnoses of cancers in the population from young to old. The cause is from a cumulative …
Deborah George
Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2024 6:00 am471d ago
Think of a young woman. She could be your sister, your friend, your daughter. She is nine to 10 weeks …
Tom Mohan
Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2024 6:00 am471d ago
Thanks to The Gazette for the recent article “Iowa joins challenge to immigration program.” It reveals the sad, shameful way …
Gretchen Reeh-Robinson
Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2024 6:00 am471d ago
When news broke about Gov. Kim Reynolds’ waiver request, to sidestep the U.S. Dept of Ag’s summer food assistance, and …
Tim Bickel
Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2024 6:00 am471d ago
The DNC concluded with new presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ speech. She recalled her childhood, portrayed herself as a former tough …
Mary Turner
Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2024 6:00 am471d ago
If a new grocery store wanted to move into Cedar Rapids, would the existing grocery stores have the right to …
Fred Meyer
Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2024 6:00 am471d ago
Thank you, Ms. Russo, and the Solon Heritage Flower Society, for highlighting the beauty and significance of Iowa’s heirloom plants …
Mary McBee
Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2024 6:00 am471d ago
Being social creatures, we have long come together into groups, these requiring various forms of community systems to survive. However, …
Julie Brannaman
Letters to the Editor Aug. 30, 2024 6:00 am473d ago
Just weeks ago the Senate — with bipartisan support — overwhelmingly passed the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). It now …
Joel Wells
Letters to the Editor Aug. 29, 2024 6:00 am474d ago
One of the tenets of citizens of the United States is love of country. I served my country in Vietnam …
Barb Ferris
Letters to the Editor Aug. 28, 2024 9:46 am475d ago
This November Iowans in the 2nd congressional District have a very important choice to make in the race for our …
Al Schafbuch
Letters to the Editor Aug. 27, 2024 8:51 am476d ago
I attended Congresswoman Ashley Hinson’s town hall meeting in Cedar Falls this week. She frequently holds town halls and makes …
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