Dave Loebsack has been a breath of fresh air in a Congress that reeks of obstructionism and do-nothingness. He has …
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Carol Bradley Letters to the Editor Oct. 14, 2014 1:00 am3996d ago
Dave Loebsack has been a breath of fresh air in a Congress that reeks of obstructionism and do-nothingness. He has …
Rodger Keleher Letters to the Editor Oct. 14, 2014 1:00 am3996d ago
Do not pass up this chance to elect Ken Rizer as your choice in District 68 of the Iowa House …
Carl Hatcher
Letters to the Editor Oct. 14, 2014 1:00 am3996d ago
As a young Waverly radio broadcaster in the 1970s, I had the opportunity to interview dozens of political candidates. This …
Floyd Sandford
Letters to the Editor Oct. 14, 2014 1:00 am3996d ago
Drive on Highway 13 from Cedar Rapids north to Elkader and about every 4-5 miles you’ll encounter a huge political …
Peter Welch
Letters to the Editor Oct. 14, 2014 1:00 am3996d ago
I would strongly endorse and recommend for all voters to get behind the plan announced by Iowa Secretary of State …
Eileen McDermott
Letters to the Editor Oct. 14, 2014 1:00 am3996d ago
Has anyone been to the department of motor vehicles lately? Couldn’t Cedar Rapids have done a better job of relocating …
Selma Brigham
Letters to the Editor Oct. 14, 2014 1:00 am3996d ago
Listening to the political ads from both parties, one might conclude the election is a contest about who loves Iowa …
Tom Ratchford
Letters to the Editor Oct. 13, 2014 1:05 am3997d ago
Recently, I listened to Sen. Chuck Grassley. He said that Joni Ernst represents Iowa values. I strongly disagree. She wants …
Thomas Miller
Letters to the Editor Oct. 13, 2014 1:05 am3997d ago
It has occurred to me that the reason for negative political ads and mudslinging is quite simply the accepted way …
Bob Welsh
Letters to the Editor Oct. 12, 2014 1:00 am3998d ago
I wish Iowans could have been at the State Capital when Gov. Terry Branstad and Sen. Jack Hatch spoke to …
Jay and Arlie Willems
Letters to the Editor Oct. 12, 2014 1:00 am3998d ago
As we play with our four precious grandchildren we sometimes worry about their future. But worrying won’t help them much, …
Carrie Norton
Letters to the Editor Oct. 12, 2014 1:00 am3998d ago
As early voting begins, I encourage local voters to turn over their ballots and support the last question – vote …
Larry Dake
Letters to the Editor Oct. 12, 2014 1:00 am3998d ago
Is it just me or is everybody getting fed up with the political ads that have been going on for …
Janet Fisher
Letters to the Editor Oct. 12, 2014 1:00 am3998d ago
Now is the time to look at a proven record when you’re thinking about voting for our representative in Congress. …
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