In these days leading up to the Republican primary election, I am worried that voters are being unduly influenced by …
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Bill Kersting Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2014 4:26 pm4232d ago
In these days leading up to the Republican primary election, I am worried that voters are being unduly influenced by …
Dorothy Krivanek Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2014 4:25 pm4232d ago
With all the violence going on, even with the kids in school, we need a gun-control law. We don’t need …
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Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2014 4:25 pm4232d ago
Elizabeth Lederer Residents of the 1st Congressional District need a smart, well-informed representative who has the gumption to vote her …
Jean Lloyd-Jones
Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2014 4:25 pm4232d ago
I’ve been involved with a lot of political campaigns in Iowa and I’m writing to support my good friend, Monica …
Mary and Jim McCue
Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2014 4:25 pm4232d ago
We are supporting Janelle Rettig in the June 3 primary because she shows concern for the people of our county, …
Alisa Meggitt
Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2014 4:25 pm4232d ago
Mike Carberry champions an impressive spectrum of sustainable county initiatives, ranging from energy efficiency and climate security to public transportation, …
Amy Nielsen
Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2014 4:25 pm4232d ago
What makes Janet Lyness an amazing county attorney is her dedication to the people of Johnson County. She understands that …
Tami Pierson
Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2014 4:25 pm4232d ago
I have known Monica Vernon for nearly 35 years. Here is why I support her for Iowa’s 1st District in …
Lonny Pulkrabek
Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2014 4:25 pm4232d ago
In Tuesday’s Democratic primary I hope you will vote to retain Janet Lyness for Johnson County Attorney. I have overseen …
Ralph Kitch
Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2014 4:24 pm4232d ago
I’m voting for Dave O’Brien for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District in Tuesday’s primary. He is uniquely qualified to represent Iowans. …
Carri Fox-Rummelhart
Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2014 4:24 pm4232d ago
I am supporting Janelle Rettig in the June 3 primary because she is honest, hardworking and truly cares about the …
Alex Stalkfleet
Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2014 4:24 pm4232d ago
We need a candidate who offers realistic solutions in Congress and that’s Steve Rathje. Unlike any other candidate running for …
Louis Stepanek
Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2014 4:24 pm4232d ago
Soon we will have an opportunity to select a candidate for Congress who is not just a politician who only …
Laurie Tulchin
Letters to the Editor May. 30, 2014 4:24 pm4232d ago
I am voting for Mike Carberry for Johnson County supervisor because as a Newport Road resident who has spent 20 …
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