For several years following the 2008 recession, well into the Obama administration, Democrats continued to blame Bush for the subsequent …
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David Sherwood Letters to the Editor Sep. 8, 2024 6:00 am525d ago
For several years following the 2008 recession, well into the Obama administration, Democrats continued to blame Bush for the subsequent …
Jennifer Karpf Letters to the Editor Sep. 8, 2024 6:00 am525d ago
Do you know where you’re going when you pass away? There are two options, both are eternal. As a Christian, …
Andy McCollum
Letters to the Editor Sep. 6, 2024 6:00 am527d ago
I recently received an email from U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson that makes me wonder what kind of reasoning she feels …
Cynthia Yockey
Letters to the Editor Sep. 5, 2024 9:13 am528d ago
A recent letter to the editor (Aug 22, “Miller-Meeks should stick to her knitting) claimed a “gotcha” on Congresswoman Mariannette …
Jason Semprini
Letters to the Editor Sep. 4, 2024 6:00 am529d ago
Last session, the Iowa Legislature passed a bill regulating unauthorized vaping products. I supported this legislation because it will help …
Jim Conger
Letters to the Editor Sep. 3, 2024 8:30 am530d ago
There’s a lot of crazy name-calling in this presidential campaign, and among the worst are numerous Republican claims that “Comrade” …
Denny Mills
Letters to the Editor Sep. 3, 2024 6:00 am530d 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 am530d 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 am530d 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 am532d 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 am532d 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 am532d 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 am532d 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 am532d ago
If a new grocery store wanted to move into Cedar Rapids, would the existing grocery stores have the right to …
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