Quentin Wagenfield’s Sept. 14 column “Fracking – blessing or curse?” appears to set up the question of whether to pursue …
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Quentin Wagenfield’s Sept. 14 column “Fracking – blessing or curse?” appears to set up the question of whether to pursue …
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The dropping of the nuclear bombs on Japan to end World War II was absolutely justified. Justifications abound: 260,000 Chinese …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 20, 2013 12:45 pm4486d ago
In Millston each year on Labor Day weekend, there is an annual softball tournament and auction benefiting MDA. This year …
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It seems Clarence and Jean Rouse, an Independence couple, so love their horses that they would offer the, shall we …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 20, 2013 12:43 pm4486d ago
On Aug. 8, the Marion City Council defeated RES 23314, which was to have Pate Asphalting grind and lay asphalt …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 20, 2013 12:43 pm4486d ago
A few weeks ago, an inmate at the Clarinda Correctional Facility broke out of prison and went on a mini …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 19, 2013 12:12 pm4487d ago
Regarding the Sept. 4 article “Mobile home sales hurting”: I’ve owned eight homes on all sides of town in the …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 19, 2013 12:12 pm4487d ago
Thank you for your coverage of the ongoing flood disaster in Colorado which, to me, appears to be much worse …
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As boat house tenants, my wife and I would like to thank the Cedar Boat Club for the wonderful all-day …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 19, 2013 12:10 pm4487d ago
I’m on a fixed income but was in favor of the extension of the option sales tax to be used …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 19, 2013 12:09 pm4487d ago
Senior abuse in Iowa? Iowa is one of only three states in the United States that does not have a …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 18, 2013 1:25 pm4488d ago
Kirkwood is the community’s college. We say that a lot around here, because it’s true. That theme has been a …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 18, 2013 1:23 pm4488d ago
The new Cedar Rapids Public Library is fabulous and a wonderful addition to our community. My family attended the grand …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 18, 2013 1:14 pm4488d ago
Politician, take note: You are elected to the service of your constituency, not to power over them. Coloradans recently recalled …
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