I was born visually impaired and have found most people to be inclusive. However, those who aren’t have been emboldened …
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Chris Hoffman Letters to the Editor Jul. 14, 2024 6:00 am581d ago
I was born visually impaired and have found most people to be inclusive. However, those who aren’t have been emboldened …
Ann Poe Letters to the Editor Jul. 14, 2024 6:00 am581d ago
On June 14 I was hit by a car in the crosswalk at the intersection of 16th Avenue and C …
Mary Suchomel
Letters to the Editor Jul. 14, 2024 6:00 am581d ago
Just as Justice Clarence Thomas signaled to Aileen Cannon in the recent immunity decision, the Supreme Court is signaling to …
Lynne Hirleman
Letters to the Editor Jul. 14, 2024 6:00 am581d ago
Another point to consider when making a decision on who to vote for president, Biden or Trump, is to imagine …
Dennis Benda
Letters to the Editor Jul. 14, 2024 6:00 am581d ago
Joe Biden needs to drop out of the race. Biden is too old. In his debate with Donald Trump, Biden …
Adam Zabner
Letters to the Editor Jul. 14, 2024 6:00 am581d ago
In 1974, Republican Congressman Larry Hogan Sr. came out in support of impeaching President Richard Nixon. In 1860, staunch Democrat …
David Mansheim
Letters to the Editor Jul. 11, 2024 6:00 am584d ago
Recent polls made me feel sad and old because they indicated 34 felony convictions would not change the votes of …
Sonia Ettinger
Letters to the Editor Jul. 10, 2024 6:00 am585d ago
The last week of June 2024 has been full of surprises, mostly disappointing. For Iowans, the decision to use a …
Letters to the Editor Jul. 10, 2024 6:00 am585d ago
As I watched the Capitol Fourth 2024 on IPT, I had tears come to my eyes. The patriotic music, the …
stan Widerspan
Letters to the Editor Jul. 9, 2024 9:59 am586d ago
After 50 years of residence as an artist in Cedar Rapids, I will be relocating. I wish to thank the …
Richard Zehrbach
Letters to the Editor Jul. 9, 2024 9:52 am586d ago
Lets review potential leaders. First, acknowledge that President Biden has had a speech difficulty since birth. Like many, he occasionally …
Monte Whitlock
Letters to the Editor Jul. 9, 2024 9:51 am586d ago
Let’s look at some facts. Biden family members took money from communist China. Biden then let a Chinese spy balloon …
Ken Konz
Letters to the Editor Jul. 8, 2024 6:00 am587d ago
History is filled with specific events/decisions that affected future outcomes. Below are some events/decisions that require this country to choose …
Ted Wernimont
Letters to the Editor Jul. 8, 2024 6:00 am587d ago
I am really struggling with what is best for the country. What I saw on the debate was serial liar, …
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