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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Nov. 5, 2013 11:59 am4497d ago
Your editorial (“No rush to regulate e-cigarettes,” Oct. 18) ignores an important association that, when considered, strongly suggests the need …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2013 12:12 pm4498d ago
The new Cedar Rapids casino is missing a big chance to be unique and different. Have it all smoke-free. When …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2013 12:10 pm4498d ago
In 2011, an open-air cattle yard was built on six acres, fewer than 700 feet from two houses, one of …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2013 12:09 pm4498d ago
Thousands of Iowans suffer in our cities, towns and rural areas from mental illness ranging from anxiety and depression to …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 4, 2013 12:07 pm4498d ago
“Think of the most powerful state (country) ever known. It had a tradition of laws and representative government, a network …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 3, 2013 1:08 pm4499d ago
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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Letters to the Editor Nov. 3, 2013 1:07 pm4499d 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 pm4499d 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 pm4499d 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 pm4500d 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 pm4500d 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 pm4500d 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 pm4500d 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 pm4500d 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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