On April 22, I was on the Honor Flight. It was above and beyond what I had imagined. From the …
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On April 22, I was on the Honor Flight. It was above and beyond what I had imagined. From the …
The dust has settled regarding a casino in Cedar Rapids. In retrospect, we really were sandbagged. Some even might say …
Iowans for Prevention of Gun Violence and/or pro-life religionists, write this newspaper and tell us: 1. In cases of a …
In response to Glenn E. Chatfield’s May 6 letter, ‘Birth control within everyone’s budget”: 1. No, it really is not. …
National Nurses Week (May 6 to 12) gave us an opportunity to extend our gratitude to the nursing professionals in …
Monica Vernon is someone you can count on. It is my pleasure to support her as 1st District member of …
Using Blairs Ferry Road from Edgewood Road NE to Waterhouse Lane? Expect long delays as the road is receiving resurfacing. …
I’ve known Harry Foster for more than 30 years. He retired from the military as a major after serving more …
I am voting for Mike Carberry for Johnson County supervisor because he is the only candidate who will protect farmland …
I worked with Gary Anhalt on the Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission. He is an informed and concerned citizen, a respected …
A heartfelt thank you to all the people who took part in the reception for all of the veterans who …
Last fall, Dona Saforek, 64, was home alone when the doorbell rang. She opened the door to find three men …
Andrea Jackson deserves to be elected to the Linn County Board of Supervisors. She is smart. She has a bachelor’s …
I have been reading the many articles about the failure of Cedar Rapids to get their casino. I have no …
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