Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird appeared May 13 outside the New York courthouse where ex-President Trump is on trial for …
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Bill Wines Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2024 6:00 am566d ago
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird appeared May 13 outside the New York courthouse where ex-President Trump is on trial for …
Peter Rolnick Letters to the Editor May. 25, 2024 6:00 am567d ago
There is some real progress in addressing climate change. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) increases support for climate-smart agriculture from …
Tremaine Woods
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2024 8:30 am568d ago
When I think of Molly Donahue I don’t view her as a politician, I view her as a concerned citizen …
Joe Bolkcom
Letters to the Editor May. 23, 2024 5:49 am569d ago
Johnson County residents have come to expect an effective, forward thinking, and open county government. That is why I’m vigorously …
J. Patrick White
Letters to the Editor May. 23, 2024 5:49 am569d ago
The intersection of Rochester and First Avenue in Iowa City certainly needed rebuilding. Residents and businesses in east Iowa City …
Mary McBee
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2024 9:28 am570d ago
Even in spite of the current decadent and oppressive moral atmosphere dominating Iowa politics today, there are still refreshing breaths …
Alisa Meggitt
Letters to the Editor May. 21, 2024 6:00 am571d ago
I enthusiastically support Mandi Remington as a candidate for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Mandi’s dedication to social justice …
Helane Golden
Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2024 9:07 am572d ago
This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week. This prompted me to write this letter. As a retired educator, I understand …
Trenton Eilander
Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2024 9:07 am572d ago
To hold value in something or someone is to believe the independence of the United States must match our tranquility …
Dann Myers
Letters to the Editor May. 19, 2024 6:00 am573d ago
No one in these parts would ever accuse Gazette columnist Todd Dorman of turning soft (or even conservative) by any …
Carl Stieglitz
Letters to the Editor May. 19, 2024 6:00 am573d ago
I must say I am appalled that our state Attorney General Brenna Bird is attending the felony trial of Donald …
Adam Zabner
Letters to the Editor May. 19, 2024 6:00 am573d ago
Iowa needs more compassionate, strong leaders. Supervisor Rod Sullivan is one of the good ones and has earned my support. …
Eric Tupper
Letters to the Editor May. 19, 2024 6:00 am573d ago
When I moved to Cedar Rapids to attend Coe 40 years ago, I started shopping at Hy Vee and have …
Kevin Link
Letters to the Editor May. 19, 2024 6:00 am573d ago
The honorable Tom Miller served this state as attorney general for 10 terms under five governors, Democrats Vilsack and Culver, …
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