I support Sara Barron for the Iowa City school board. I met Sara when I began volunteering for Big Brothers/Big …
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I support Sara Barron for the Iowa City school board. I met Sara when I began volunteering for Big Brothers/Big …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Sep. 3, 2013 1:58 pm4405d ago
Regarding the Aug. 22 article, “Cedar Rapids residents call for stricter gun laws”: The article under “public safety” should have …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2013 3:07 pm4407d ago
Regarding Dorothy Krivanek’s Aug. 22 letter, “Street repairs could be done in less time”: We are in total agreement. Five …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2013 3:07 pm4407d ago
The new amphitheater is having a problem with Canada geese taking over the area and causing a big mess and …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2013 3:06 pm4407d ago
Civil political discussion is hard to find these days, and that’s a problem. When people associate politics with extreme positions, …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2013 3:05 pm4407d ago
Regarding the Aug. 28 editorial “Syria has crossed the line”: For us to bring about peace everyone should act to …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 12:00 pm4408d ago
The federal government spends $180,000 every second, seven days a week, every week of the year. Is it any wonder …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:59 am4408d ago
Horse slaughter is not a solution for owners who cannot afford to care for their horses, as a recent letter …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:58 am4408d ago
America always has been for the people by the people, and not dictators. We have always defended the people seeking …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:57 am4408d ago
On Sept. 10, please vote to re-elect John Swanson to the Kirkwood Community College board of trustees. I met Swanson …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:56 am4408d ago
It’s unfortunate that the nation’s new health care plan (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) is not labeled Iowa or …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:55 am4408d ago
Excellent educational opportunities and high academic achievement abound in the Corridor. On Monday’s (Aug. 26) editorial page, under the “Homers” …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:55 am4408d ago
It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since Diana Nollen and The Gazette helped to announce and kick …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:54 am4408d ago
The White House recently announced that a new set of solar panels will be installed on the White House roof. …
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