I have serious reservations about the new Iowa Public Information Board. First, the Legislature took away most of the public’s …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Sep. 10, 2013 1:10 pm4496d ago
I have serious reservations about the new Iowa Public Information Board. First, the Legislature took away most of the public’s …
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In Christine Neumann-Ortiz’s Aug. 26 column, “Immigration reform delays are hurting families,” she listed some people she knew suffering from …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 9, 2013 12:55 pm4497d ago
Oh, happy day! Kudos to all who participated in the planning and construction of the new downtown library. And to …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 9, 2013 12:54 pm4497d ago
No more desert war. United Nations, maybe; USA, no. In less than two years, Iraq is coming apart, the sand …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 9, 2013 12:52 pm4497d ago
We get up every day and repeat the day before. The weekend arrives and we relax or do whatever it …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2013 12:15 pm4499d ago
One of my votes for Iowa City school board will be for Brian Kirschling. My decision is based on talking …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2013 12:11 pm4499d ago
I am writing in support of the re-election of John Swanson to the Kirkwood Community College board of trustees from …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2013 12:10 pm4499d ago
I remember Jason Lewis saying about the Iowa City school district’s diversity policy and Revenue Purpose Statement vote at a …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2013 12:08 pm4499d ago
The Iowa City school board election has generated interest, conversations and a long list of candidates. We will be voting …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2013 12:03 pm4499d ago
As a teacher in the Iowa City Community Schools for 29 years and a member of the Iowa City school …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2013 12:03 pm4499d ago
The upcoming Cedar Rapids school election, in addition to school board choices, also includes the following: Doubling the amount of …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2013 12:00 pm4499d ago
This letter is in support of Keith Westercamp for re-election to the Cedar Rapids school board. Westercamp is a man …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2013 11:59 am4499d ago
Maybe all who have been living (and working) at the Abbe Center could take up residence at the Statehouse in …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2013 11:58 am4499d ago
In the July 18 Waterloo Courier, an article from the Associated Press stated: “The treats Twinkies and cupcakes disappeared from …
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