One of my favorite quotes of all-time comes from the anthropologist Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Nov. 3, 2013 1:08 pm4343d ago
One of my favorite quotes of all-time comes from the anthropologist Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Nov. 3, 2013 1:07 pm4343d ago
Please give a consideration to candidate at-large Susie Weinacht. She will support much-needed flood protection and rebuilding on both sides …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 3, 2013 1:06 pm4343d ago
Irony of ironies. Our mayor has enlisted the help of the former streets commissioner (Don Thomas) to solve the problem …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 3, 2013 1:04 pm4343d ago
As a resident of the southeast side, I drove by 1415 Bever Ave. SE twice a day for years. One …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2013 1:48 pm4344d ago
The discussion regarding the sales tax vote has failed to recognize that state government, not the local government, is ultimately …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2013 1:46 pm4344d ago
Susan Mims has made significant contributions during her first term on the Iowa City Council. She helped in selecting a …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2013 1:45 pm4344d ago
When Royceann Porter decided to run for Iowa City Council, she enrolled in an accounting class to better understand budgets. …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2013 1:42 pm4344d ago
The city made a wise decision when it hired Jeff Pomeranz as city manager. Voters can make an equally wise …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2013 1:40 pm4344d ago
I support Clark Rieke for Cedar Rapids City Council, District 1. Because he and I are both landlords, I am …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2013 1:40 pm4344d ago
Laurie Goodrich is a wife, mother, and grandmother who shares her passion for the City of Coralville with everyone she …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2013 1:39 pm4344d ago
I and my husband, now deceased, have lived in Coralville since 1955 (Richard since 1937). My husband was very proud …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2013 1:38 pm4344d ago
We are fortunate to have Pat Shey representing District 3 on Cedar Rapids City Council. His district encompasses all of …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2013 1:37 pm4344d ago
I am pleased to endorse Mark Winkler for Coralville City Council. I have known and worked with Winkler for three …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 31, 2013 1:17 pm4346d ago
I’m supporting Robin Kash for District 3 City Council. Kash has the attributes to be a responsive and successful council …
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