As I sit and reflect upon the tragedy that happened in Connecticut, I think about the teaching profession. A colleague …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Dec. 17, 2012 11:34 am4666d ago
As I sit and reflect upon the tragedy that happened in Connecticut, I think about the teaching profession. A colleague …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Dec. 17, 2012 11:30 am4666d ago
I was saddened and shocked by the killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. I feel that we …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 16, 2012 11:37 am4667d ago
President Obama is destroying our country’s economy by refusing to curtail our spending. He has added more than $5 trillion …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 16, 2012 11:35 am4667d ago
After reading the Dec. 4 article, “Convicted ex-official can keep public pensions,” it’s clear the best thing to do is …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 16, 2012 11:32 am4667d ago
Consideration of the urban chicken ordinance in Iowa City must include a discussion on disposing of unwanted live chickens. When …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 16, 2012 11:28 am4667d ago
According to the Dec. 13 article, “Removing traffic lights put in mix for downtown C.R.,” the City Council may consider …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 15, 2012 11:16 am4668d ago
This is something that could happen to you or your loved ones. My wife’s brother died (age 50) three months …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 15, 2012 11:15 am4668d ago
In response to Bob Grove’s Dec. 11 letter “Sacrifice needed to save our liberty”: Please explain how fixing the “fiscal …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 15, 2012 11:14 am4668d ago
The U.S. Postal Service instituted “Post Plan” to “save” communities from losing their post office, reducing operation to six, four …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 15, 2012 11:13 am4668d ago
I was shocked to see the Dear Abby letter on Dec. 10 in which she replied to the letter writer …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 15, 2012 11:03 am4668d ago
Do we need a casino in Cedar Rapids? I am neutral on this issue at this point. However, if it …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 14, 2012 1:48 pm4669d ago
Being of the age we prefer to watch the Hawkeyes on television, we look forward to sitting in our living …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 14, 2012 1:47 pm4669d ago
I am writing in response to “Ferentz should recruit Democrats” (Nov. 20). I really respect Jack Jackson’s sense of humor. …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 14, 2012 11:03 am4669d ago
On Dec. 4, I had the opportunity to attend the “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” show at the newly remodeled Paramount Theatre. …
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