We have reached a crucial crossroads as the Iowa economy continues to recover from the recession. Iowa companies are beginning …
Community letters give readers a chance to weigh in on a wide array of issues, political campaigns and content published in The Gazette. Letters are limited to 250 words, not including the headline, author and hometown, and are evaluated based on local relevance, quality and accuracy. Read more about our editorial process here.
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Apr. 20, 2013 10:10 am4639d ago
We have reached a crucial crossroads as the Iowa economy continues to recover from the recession. Iowa companies are beginning …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Apr. 20, 2013 10:09 am4639d ago
Regarding the Johnson County proposed justice center project: Law enforcement officers took an oath to uphold the law. As long …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Letters to the Editor Apr. 20, 2013 10:05 am4639d ago
Block Rock Island Clean Line is not a group of selfish farmers wanting to stop progress by opposing clean energy …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Letters to the Editor Apr. 20, 2013 10:04 am4639d ago
We have seen on major nightly news programs that Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and staff were discussing how to campaign …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Letters to the Editor Apr. 19, 2013 10:02 am4640d ago
In the next couple of months, millions of American teens will be graduating from high school. There was a time …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Letters to the Editor Apr. 19, 2013 10:01 am4640d ago
If we want to make Cedar Rapids livable and attractive, let’s “walk the walk” instead of audit the talk: Clean …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Letters to the Editor Apr. 18, 2013 12:31 pm4641d ago
As we feared, President Obama released a budget that calls for cuts to Social Security for everyone, now and in …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Letters to the Editor Apr. 18, 2013 12:30 pm4641d ago
Jack Hollingsworth Jr.’s reaction (April 10 letter) to getting an electronic citation for driving 77 mph is another symptom of …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Letters to the Editor Apr. 18, 2013 12:27 pm4641d ago
Last night, I had the strangest dream: President Obama called me, asking my advice on how to dispose of 24,000 …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Letters to the Editor Apr. 17, 2013 1:11 pm4642d ago
Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin argued that a 39 percent increase in the federal minimum wage would have no impact on …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Letters to the Editor Apr. 17, 2013 12:52 pm4642d ago
Minnesota-based Gender Justice apparently believes that the University of Iowa may have put itself in legal jeopardy because the visitors’ …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Letters to the Editor Apr. 17, 2013 12:51 pm4642d ago
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death for Iowans, taking the lives of more than 4,400 adults each …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2013 12:50 pm4643d ago
When reading the first paragraph of a letter from Maureen Kern (”Images from Iowa much more interesting,” April 2), I …
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Letters to the Editor Apr. 16, 2013 12:43 pm4643d ago
Congratulations to Marty Hoeger for opening a restaurant that will cater to users of the Cedar River Trail. The Sac …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
You have successfully joined our subscriber list.
By Grace Burwell, - Dubuque Telegraph Herald
State Government 40m ago40m ago
Environmental News Jan. 1, 2026 2:46 pm15h ago
Crime & Courts Jan. 1, 2026 5:30 am1d ago
Local Government Dec. 31, 2025 4:47 pm1d ago
Crime & Courts Dec. 31, 2025 3:01 pm1d ago
Photos and Videos Dec. 31, 2025 3:27 pm1d ago
State Government Dec. 31, 2025 2:32 pm1d ago
The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for over 140 years. Support our award-winning, independent journalism with a subscription today.
© 2026 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved.
Subscriber Services
Our Journalists
Sports Desk
Our Columnists
Our Writers
Our Writers
Our Photojournalists
Data
More Gazette
Other Links
