In this era when the numbers of high intensity forest fires are increasing at a rapid rate, many people hold …
Community letters give readers a chance to weigh in on a wide array of issues, political campaigns and content published in The Gazette. Letters are limited to 250 words, not including the headline, author and hometown, and are evaluated based on local relevance, quality and accuracy. Read more about our editorial process here.
Kevin Downey Letters to the Editor Jun. 14, 2014 1:05 pm4119d ago
In this era when the numbers of high intensity forest fires are increasing at a rapid rate, many people hold …
Sandra Wolcott Letters to the Editor Jun. 14, 2014 1:00 pm4119d ago
Regarding Bob Elliott’s May 8 column ‘Religious extremists threaten democracy”: The U.S.A. is a Constitutional Republic, not a democracy. Samuel …
George Rickey
Letters to the Editor Jun. 14, 2014 1:00 pm4119d ago
We are losing World War II veterans at an ever increasing pace. I am with the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight …
Ann Roehrkasse
Letters to the Editor Jun. 14, 2014 1:00 pm4119d ago
If the goal is for Linn County Supervisors to become familiar with the cultures in our area, then I suggest …
John Spielman
Letters to the Editor Jun. 14, 2014 1:00 pm4119d ago
Fifteen percent of Americans and more than 1 in 5 children live below the poverty line or $23,624 for a …
Shayla McBride
Letters to the Editor Jun. 13, 2014 4:35 pm4119d ago
On behalf of the American Heart Association and the millions of Americans affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke, I want …
Fred R. Johnson
Letters to the Editor Jun. 13, 2014 4:35 pm4119d ago
The May 20 article ‘Growing more school gardens” caught my eye. While you mentioned the project at Coralville’s Northwest Junior …
Richard E. Spearman
Letters to the Editor Jun. 12, 2014 6:06 pm4120d ago
I am a Korean War veteran and had the privilege of being on the May 21 Honor Flight to Washington, …
Charlie Visek
Letters to the Editor Jun. 12, 2014 6:05 pm4120d ago
It’s time to put effort and funds into a Cedar Lake renovation. Do these things and we’re good: First, the …
Mark A. English
Letters to the Editor Jun. 12, 2014 6:05 pm4120d ago
I want to thank the people who helped one of our firefighters after a motorcycle accident on Edgewood Road on …
Betty Kohout
Letters to the Editor Jun. 11, 2014 5:44 pm4121d ago
It recently was made clear that if your county name on your license plate wasn’t able to be seen you …
Iris Derke
Letters to the Editor Jun. 11, 2014 5:43 pm4121d ago
On May 25, the Linn-Mar High School Choir joined Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) for a special Memorial Day …
Bob McMurray
Letters to the Editor Jun. 11, 2014 5:43 pm4121d ago
What makes a great research university? Cutting-edge research? The ability to attract the top students from the nation and the …
Bonnie Pitz
Letters to the Editor Jun. 11, 2014 5:43 pm4121d ago
The League of Women Voters of Iowa adopted water quality improvement as a priority for the 2014 Legislative session. While …
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
You have successfully joined our subscriber list.
By Tara Templeman, - The History Center
History Sep. 23, 2025 5:00 am9h ago
Crime & Courts Sep. 23, 2025 7:26 am7h ago
Campaigns & Elections Sep. 23, 2025 9:09 am5h ago
By Harshawn Ratanpal, - KBIA
Environmental News Sep. 23, 2025 7:38 am7h ago
Environmental News Sep. 22, 2025 1:46 pm1d ago
News Sep. 22, 2025 1:25 pm1d ago
The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for over 140 years. Support our award-winning, independent journalism with a subscription today.
Subscriber Services
Our Journalists
Sports Desk
Our Columnists
Our Writers
Our Writers
Our Photojournalists
Data
More Gazette
Other Links