Consistent with his avowed goal to make Iowa the healthiest state in the country, Gov. Terry Branstad should veto House …
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Gary Streit Letters to the Editor May. 14, 2014 1:00 am4150d ago
Consistent with his avowed goal to make Iowa the healthiest state in the country, Gov. Terry Branstad should veto House …
James Wolfe Letters to the Editor May. 13, 2014 4:43 pm4151d ago
I’m not sure what value the editorial staff sees in publishing Tom Sass’ monthly left-wing trolling efforts, but his calling …
Christian Schoon
Letters to the Editor May. 13, 2014 4:42 pm4151d ago
This Saturday, the Iowa Equine Rescue and Awareness League will hold a 2-mile fundraising walk ‘Hoofin’ It for Horses.” The …
Robert L. Wertz
Letters to the Editor May. 12, 2014 5:33 pm4152d ago
On April 22, I was on the Honor Flight. It was above and beyond what I had imagined. From the …
David H. Burke
Letters to the Editor May. 12, 2014 5:33 pm4152d ago
The dust has settled regarding a casino in Cedar Rapids. In retrospect, we really were sandbagged. Some even might say …
Herman Lenz
Letters to the Editor May. 12, 2014 5:33 pm4152d ago
Iowans for Prevention of Gun Violence and/or pro-life religionists, write this newspaper and tell us: 1. In cases of a …
Judith Antill
Letters to the Editor May. 11, 2014 1:00 pm4153d ago
In response to Glenn E. Chatfield’s May 6 letter, ‘Birth control within everyone’s budget”: 1. No, it really is not. …
Dayna Ballantyne
Letters to the Editor May. 11, 2014 1:00 pm4153d ago
National Nurses Week (May 6 to 12) gave us an opportunity to extend our gratitude to the nursing professionals in …
Cheryle Mitvalsky
Letters to the Editor May. 10, 2014 1:00 pm4154d ago
Monica Vernon is someone you can count on. It is my pleasure to support her as 1st District member of …
Paul Anderson
Letters to the Editor May. 10, 2014 1:00 pm4154d ago
Using Blairs Ferry Road from Edgewood Road NE to Waterhouse Lane? Expect long delays as the road is receiving resurfacing. …
Rose Eaton
Letters to the Editor May. 10, 2014 1:00 pm4154d ago
I’ve known Harry Foster for more than 30 years. He retired from the military as a major after serving more …
Jim Sedlacek
Letters to the Editor May. 10, 2014 1:00 pm4154d ago
I am voting for Mike Carberry for Johnson County supervisor because he is the only candidate who will protect farmland …
Wade Wagner
Letters to the Editor May. 10, 2014 1:00 pm4154d ago
I worked with Gary Anhalt on the Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission. He is an informed and concerned citizen, a respected …
Dorothy Campbell
Letters to the Editor May. 10, 2014 1:00 pm4154d ago
A heartfelt thank you to all the people who took part in the reception for all of the veterans who …
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