I cannot understand why Gov. Terry Branstad would oppose Medicaid expansion in Iowa. First, it would cover Iowans who need …
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I cannot understand why Gov. Terry Branstad would oppose Medicaid expansion in Iowa. First, it would cover Iowans who need …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Mar. 5, 2013 12:23 pm4588d ago
Tabloids kill me. The only reason I read The Gazette is for the obituaries. That way I can know how …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 5, 2013 12:19 pm4588d ago
I wholeheartedly agree that a central library is more important than simply putting e-readers or tablets into people’s hands. After …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 5, 2013 12:13 pm4588d ago
I’m writing to urge fellow Christians who believe in the Bible to be God’s holy word, to voice your convictions …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 5, 2013 12:12 pm4588d ago
I had the profound privilege of experiencing “The Mercy Touch.” I am much better because of my care at Mercy …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 5, 2013 12:11 pm4588d ago
The recent news of impending increases in city taxes and other fees was unsettling, but not a surprise. I expect …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2013 11:35 am4589d ago
I was pleased to see the Feb. 9 guest column by Dr. Alan Whitters and Dr. Rickard Larsen, “Mental health …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2013 11:33 am4589d ago
Our president, once again, has demonstrated both his character and his lack of leadership ability. A strong leader would not …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2013 11:32 am4589d ago
In response to the Feb. 10 article, “Students vow to keep pushing mo-ped helmet bill”: A law requiring riders of …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 4, 2013 11:31 am4589d ago
The lead editorial in the Feb. 11 Wall Street Journal disclosed that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has told Interstate …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 3, 2013 12:24 pm4590d ago
Growing up from a poor family, my parents’ combined income was about $500 to $600 a month. There were five …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 3, 2013 12:23 pm4590d ago
We urge Johnson County voters to support Terry Dahms for supervisor. Over the years we’ve seen Dahms become an experienced …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 3, 2013 12:19 pm4590d ago
I am directing this letter to those of you who are undecided regarding the new casino venue. Unlike some of …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 3, 2013 12:18 pm4590d ago
I was against the casino in the past, because it is based on losers, not winners. I had an epiphany. …
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