I am very impressed with Liz Bennett, who is the best candidate for the Iowa House District 65 seat in …
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Carolyn Cleveland Letters to the Editor May. 28, 2014 5:26 pm4292d ago
I am very impressed with Liz Bennett, who is the best candidate for the Iowa House District 65 seat in …
Louie Ervin, Sr. Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2014 3:36 pm4293d ago
Elect an experienced leader as Linn County supervisor. Elect Ian Cullis. He will listen, observe, evaluate and act in the …
Holmes Semken
Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2014 3:36 pm4293d ago
I write because we quickly detected the IRS scam, a collection agency threat and a bank fraud scheme previously. However, …
Peter Edmondson
Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2014 3:36 pm4293d ago
Swati Dandekar could become the first woman to represent Iowa in Congress. Dandekar started her career in public service on …
Laddie D. Oliver
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2014 4:00 pm4294d ago
Why is Mark Jacobs determined to use his Texas millions to smear an Iowa veteran? Joni Ernst omitted to vote …
Loras Weber
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2014 4:00 pm4294d ago
For all you people out there who wonder why our roads and bridges are deteriorating and want to raise the …
Sara Riley
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2014 4:00 pm4294d ago
Liz Bennett is running for the Democratic nomination for Iowa House District 65. I am her campaign manager and I’m …
Lois Martin
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2014 4:00 pm4294d ago
I am interested in keeping Greene Square Park simple and not elaborate that the few have in mind. Cedar Rapids …
Jeff Beisker
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2014 1:00 pm4296d ago
We are acting as if the Keystone Pipeline is the first pipeline to be built across America and the heartland. …
Nicholas J. Marn
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2014 1:00 pm4296d ago
As an intern with Swati Dandekar’s campaign for Congress, I am asked frequently why I am working for her. My …
Linda and Paul Thomsen
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2014 1:00 pm4296d ago
When you make your vote for 1st Congressional District, consider Anesa Kajtazovic. Elect a refreshing young woman with willingness to …
Jutta Rubright
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2014 1:00 pm4296d ago
Mike Carberry gets my vote for Johnson County supervisor. Carberry has support among farmers and rural residents. One of his …
Nancy Porter
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2014 1:00 pm4296d ago
I’m voting for Janet Lyness for Johnson County Attorney in the June 3 primary. I want someone in that position …
Bill Lane
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2014 1:00 pm4296d ago
In 1944 as a young lad, leaving home to join the Army Air Force, I was given the following good …
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