Letters to the Editor

I was excited watching the end of the fireworks show downtown on Independence Day when Lee Greenwood’s song “Proud to …

Growing up on a farm and watching my mother raise chickens, there always seemed to be one baby chicken that …

In 1957, as a sophomore at Drake University, I needed a cheap form of transportation to go the 9 miles …

My hat is off to the Legislature and Gov. Terry Branstad. To me, any county auditor can audit anything he/she …

This is a note of appreciation to our leaders and our families for a great honor bestowed on us old …

This year in America we will spend $2.03 billion on Alzheimer’s disease and two-thirds of that will be paid by …

I’ve read several editorials both pro and con concerning the speed cameras in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. My experience …

Many people have called Democrats’ support of the farm bill into question due to its significant cuts to nutrition assistance. …

The new and refurbished convention complex and hotel are beautiful and a wonderful improvement to our downtown. What an opportunity …

A horse slaughterhouse is expected to soon receive approval to operate in Iowa and the horse slaughter industry is spreading …

I watched a recent television program about a historical house being restored. The owner had specifically moved to the city …

The welfare of a large portion of our nation’s disadvantaged children and our farmers hangs in the balance as Congress …