We are in a race with time as Nov. 4 approaches. It’s difficult to understand Republican voters who want to …
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John Carver Letters to the Editor Sep. 15, 2024 6:00 am518d ago
We are in a race with time as Nov. 4 approaches. It’s difficult to understand Republican voters who want to …
John Erceg Letters to the Editor Sep. 15, 2024 6:00 am518d ago
As a veteran, I am proudly voting for Rep. Ashley Hinson in November. She is a champion for veterans and …
Gerald Wilkie
Letters to the Editor Sep. 15, 2024 6:00 am518d ago
It is beyond all comprehension how the people in this city can continue to voluntarily give more money to a …
Richard Drake
Letters to the Editor Sep. 15, 2024 6:00 am518d ago
In showing that he is wearing a hat as red as it can possibly be, Adam Cooper, ( who was …
Gary Hughes
Letters to the Editor Sep. 12, 2024 6:00 am521d ago
The City of Marion has failed its duty to provide municipal service. With trash collection conversion to automated curbside pickup, …
Leslie Fitzpatrick
Letters to the Editor Sep. 12, 2024 6:00 am521d ago
School is back in session and while some families think about activities and sports, there are far too many of …
Mike Dulaney
Letters to the Editor Sep. 11, 2024 9:51 am522d ago
Given the price of corn, pigs and beans, Iowa leadership should be doing something other than suppressing Libertarian candidates from …
Wes Shirley
Letters to the Editor Sep. 11, 2024 9:42 am522d ago
In response to the recent school shooting in Georgia, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson said we can’t legislate hate. That is true. …
Dick Lensing
Letters to the Editor Sep. 10, 2024 8:26 am523d ago
I agree with Mary Turner’s letter in The Gazette (Sept. 1, “Who should have a say in a new casino …
David Leshtz
Letters to the Editor Sep. 10, 2024 6:00 am523d ago
There’s Iowa nice, and there’s Iowa stubborn. When it comes to making sure that Iowa kids can play and learn …
Adam Cooper
Letters to the Editor Sep. 9, 2024 6:00 am524d ago
I read with amusement the latest article by Norman Sherman. The gist of his article was the happy, happy, joy, …
Sue Snyder
Letters to the Editor Sep. 8, 2024 6:00 am525d ago
What if, in your family, a young woman is looking for a college or a young couple is looking at …
Karen Pratte
Letters to the Editor Sep. 8, 2024 6:00 am525d ago
Like most Iowans, we vote for the person we trust to represent us in the House of Representatives and pass …
Jim Doorley
Letters to the Editor Sep. 8, 2024 6:00 am525d ago
A few random thoughts on current events: The most successful way for a politician to neutralize their opponent’s narrative is …
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