I was quite intrigued by The Gazette’s Oct. 27 front-page headline: “Are we as close as we think?” I wondered, …
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I was quite intrigued by The Gazette’s Oct. 27 front-page headline: “Are we as close as we think?” I wondered, …
We are constantly barraged with questions from our city leaders/media wondering why downtown isn’t thriving. Why? Not easy to use. …
The Cedar Rapids segment of Lindale Trail is now paved. The trail is open. This trail is unique in the …
As a kid growing up in Cedar Rapids, the downtown skywalk system was special. Visits to Gringo’s for lunch often …
Have you noticed how more plastic has crept into our lives? You can hardly buy anything that isn’t packaged in …
You do not need to be an older adult to be a member of the Older Iowans Legislature. In fact, …
What has happened to the Republican Party of “big ideas?” Lincoln strongly supported the intercontinental railroad. Teddy Roosevelt championed and …
I recently read an Oct. 17 guest column about bass fishing tournaments by Timothy Mason (“Tournament crowd violates rules”). To …
What is it with people who constantly blame the Republicans for the troubles in Washington? You don’t give Big Brother …
What has happened to the GOP? Have they lost common sense or are they intimidated by the Tea Party? I …
As you read this letter, I ask you to dwell on the words “Social Security.” It was meant to help …
We at Eye 380 would like to thank individuals and businesses who took the lead a year ago in providing …
The hit to the head of the Dubuque Fighting Saints’ Dylan Chanter last month was so severe that it left …
I read your Oct. 4 article, stating a recent study that shows Cedar Rapids is one of the 10 least …
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