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Sharon Seney Letters to the Editor Jun. 25, 2024 5:22 pm536d ago
On June 6, after a medical appointment, my husband and I decided to have an early dinner at a locally …
Kamel Aossey Letters to the Editor Jun. 25, 2024 5:22 pm536d ago
We have had several generations of diverse world leaders since World War II: presidents, diplomats, dictators and organizations trying to …
Thomas Jacobsen
Letters to the Editor Jun. 25, 2024 5:21 pm536d ago
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird embarrassed Iowa by her trip to New York in support of (now convicted felon) Donald …
Chandra Jordan
Letters to the Editor Jun. 25, 2024 6:00 am537d ago
We have reached that time of year when pyromaniacs and adrenaline junkies love to light things on fire and make …
John Carver
Letters to the Editor Jun. 23, 2024 6:00 am539d ago
It seems as though the Trumpers, MAGA people, right-wingers and associates have their future and ours outlined. The news continues …
Gary Huxford
Letters to the Editor Jun. 23, 2024 6:00 am539d ago
I was very saddened and disappointed to see Iowa’s senior senator, Chuck Grassley, applauding and singing “Happy Birthday” to Donald …
Pat Beatty
Letters to the Editor Jun. 23, 2024 6:00 am539d ago
This Fourth of July I encourage you to show honor and support to a service member, active or retired, with …
Chet Sullivan
Letters to the Editor Jun. 23, 2024 6:00 am539d ago
Google is behind a potential new $576 million data center in Cedar Rapids’ Big Cedar Industrial Center. It will be …
Nelson Baethke
Letters to the Editor Jun. 21, 2024 8:00 am541d ago
Linn County supervisors are currently considering an ordinance to regulate wind turbines. Wind farms cause irreversible damage to thousands of …
Rod Sullivan
Letters to the Editor Jun. 21, 2024 6:00 am541d ago
I am writing to offer my deep appreciation to the voters for choosing me as one of three Democratic Party …
Dann Myers
Letters to the Editor Jun. 21, 2024 6:00 am541d ago
Through no fault of her own, Caitlin Clark has become the most mesmerizing figure in international sports. But she won’t …
Darryl Syverson
Letters to the Editor Jun. 21, 2024 6:00 am541d ago
Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are promoting a new curriculum for all government and civics teachers in Iowa. By giving …
William Kurth
Letters to the Editor Jun. 20, 2024 10:32 am542d ago
Given our conservative Supreme Court supposedly interprets the Consitution the way they believe the Founders would have written it, I …
Sandy Ashley
Letters to the Editor Jun. 20, 2024 10:32 am542d ago
It is disappointing to read in the paper that our governor is supporting funds to help alleviate the hardship farmers …
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