Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin argued that a 39 percent increase in the federal minimum wage would have no impact on …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Apr. 17, 2013 1:11 pm4544d ago
Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin argued that a 39 percent increase in the federal minimum wage would have no impact on …
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Minnesota-based Gender Justice apparently believes that the University of Iowa may have put itself in legal jeopardy because the visitors’ …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 17, 2013 12:51 pm4544d ago
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death for Iowans, taking the lives of more than 4,400 adults each …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2013 12:50 pm4545d ago
When reading the first paragraph of a letter from Maureen Kern (”Images from Iowa much more interesting,” April 2), I …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2013 12:43 pm4545d ago
Congratulations to Marty Hoeger for opening a restaurant that will cater to users of the Cedar River Trail. The Sac …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2013 12:41 pm4545d ago
I would like to thank Linn County Auditor Joel Miller for his vigilance in working to ensure the integrity of …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2013 12:30 pm4545d ago
I am a part-time bus attendant for the Cedar Rapids school system. I recently was injured and am on light …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 15, 2013 12:18 pm4546d ago
Columnist Jennifer Hemmingsen’s April 6 column, “Time to focus on climate change,” hits the nail on the head. The topic …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 15, 2013 12:16 pm4546d ago
Aleksey Gurtovoy is, as they say, entitled to his own opinions, but not his own facts. When he says that …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 15, 2013 12:15 pm4546d ago
I support the Fayette mayor and City Council for their decision to keep a city-run police department. I applaud them …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 14, 2013 1:00 pm4547d ago
A few days ago while reading the back picture page of The Gazette, I thought that the colorful photos from …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 14, 2013 12:59 pm4547d ago
We have a United Nations chapter in Linn County that meets 7 p.m. the third Thursday at First Lutheran Church, …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 14, 2013 12:03 am4548d ago
I hope young people think twice before giving into the enticements of military recruiters. There is another side to the …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 14, 2013 12:01 am4548d ago
Throughout Iowa, many working families struggle daily. Buying groceries, covering the rent, and paying utility bills remain challenges for many …
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