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Tara McGovern Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2025 6:00 am44d ago
If a city council is not engaged and proactive, people with too much power and too little accountability make bad decisions …
Becca Mallon Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2025 12:11 am44d ago
It’s time for a change in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, and I’m convinced that Travis Terrell can deliver the change …
Bob and Sue Dvorsky
Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2025 12:10 am44d ago
As longtime Coralville residents, we’ve seen firsthand how thoughtful investment can shape a community’s future. Coralville’s vision for a new …
Rex Clemmensen
Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2025 6:00 am48d ago
I have never before feared for the survival of our democracy. I do now. I studied and taught philosophy for …
William Meyer
Letters to the Editor Nov. 5, 2025 8:01 pm40d ago
I was very disappointed in the Gazette’s lack of coverage of the No Kings March in Cedar Rapids and Iowa …
Jim Throgmorton
Letters to the Editor Oct. 28, 2025 6:00 am49d ago
On Nov. 4 Iowa Citians will elect three people to our city council. For the at-large positions, I will be …
Tom Rocklin
Letters to the Editor Oct. 28, 2025 6:00 am49d ago
I’m voting for Dan Stevenson for school board, and I encourage you to do the same on Nov. 4, or …
Steve Maravetz
Letters to the Editor Oct. 28, 2025 6:00 am49d ago
As a resident of Mount Vernon, I was interested to see The Gazette’s coverage of our No Kings rally on …
Angela Rogers
Letters to the Editor Oct. 27, 2025 6:00 am50d ago
I am writing to express my strong support for Jenny Struthers, who is running for Coralville City Council. I have …
Ron DeChristopher
Letters to the Editor Oct. 27, 2025 6:00 am50d ago
I was very disappointed in The Gazette’s skimpy coverage of the Oct. 18 No Kings rally in Cedar Rapids. There …
Heecheon Jeon
Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2025 6:00 am51d ago
I enthusiastically endorse Newman Abuissa for Iowa City Council. As Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation …
Joye Winey
Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2025 6:00 am51d ago
Saturday Oct. 18 was a beautiful sunny, fall day when I gathered with 5,000 of my closest friends on Eighth …
John R. Moyers
Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2025 6:00 am51d ago
Three generations of my family have attended Iowa City schools with our grandchild currently in 7 th grade. I’ve had …
Deb Crerie
Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2025 6:00 am51d ago
As a lifelong public educator, I know the challenges teachers, students, and families face every day. Over my 30-year career, …
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