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Terry Cunningham Letters to the Editor Apr. 18, 2014 3:18 pm4274d ago
‘The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members” – Gandhi If …
Don and Carol Hatch Letters to the Editor Apr. 18, 2014 3:18 pm4274d ago
Rock Island Clean Line wants to run transmission lines across the state and through the middle of our farm. They …
Louie Kacere
Letters to the Editor Apr. 17, 2014 4:28 pm4275d ago
I support the push to enhance Cedar Lake and the surrounding area. I think of the possibilities when I enjoy …
Joshua Cantu
Letters to the Editor Apr. 17, 2014 4:28 pm4275d ago
Wind energy plays an important role in growing the strength of Iowa’s economy. Iowa’s wind industry maintains 15 manufacturing facilities …
Deborah D. Thornton
Letters to the Editor Apr. 17, 2014 4:28 pm4275d ago
Regarding the April 12 story, ‘I.C. superintendent says cuts are final”: The Iowa City Community School District budget shortfall is …
Terry Wehrman
Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2014 3:45 pm4276d ago
Are local television outlets so starved for funds they will accept any kind of advertising? I have noticed some ads …
Glen Walters
Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2014 3:45 pm4276d ago
It’s too bad the city of Cedar Rapids doesn’t spend as much time trying to recruit real factory jobs to …
Doug Davis
Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2014 3:45 pm4276d ago
I was a volunteer fireman for 29 years, 12 years as chief, now retired. Never once did I, or anyone …
Bonnie Sovern
Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2014 3:45 pm4276d ago
I am a lifelong Democrat who must choose among five excellent candidates running for the 1st District seat being vacated …
Katie Johnson
Letters to the Editor Apr. 15, 2014 4:18 pm4277d ago
I attended Dr. Kevin Sabet’s presentation, ‘An Honest Conversation About Marijuana” on April 1 at Kirkwood Community College. Sabet’s body …
Jerry Crew
Letters to the Editor Apr. 15, 2014 4:17 pm4277d ago
Every story about wind energy in Iowa states that 25 percent of electricity generated comes from wind. That statement is …
Gary McCurdy
Letters to the Editor Apr. 14, 2014 4:37 pm4278d ago
Once upon a time there was a goose looking for a home. It came to the big city. The big …
Mary Korch and Sruthi Palaniappan
Letters to the Editor Apr. 14, 2014 4:37 pm4278d ago
We are writing as members of the State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC) in regard to the proposed anti-bullying …
Brianna Adix
Letters to the Editor Apr. 14, 2014 4:37 pm4278d ago
It’s unfortunate to hear of more budget cuts to the school system, especially when it’s done in the manner Iowa …
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