On Tuesday, March 5, residents of the Marion Independent School District will vote on renewing the district’s existing Physical Plant …
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Janelle Brouwer Letters to the Editor Feb. 19, 2024 3:30 am664d ago
On Tuesday, March 5, residents of the Marion Independent School District will vote on renewing the district’s existing Physical Plant …
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The Iowa Legislature is considering a bill to require the singing of the national anthem every morning. As a former …
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Iowa’s Republican congressional delegation constantly rants about the crisis at the border demanding something be done. Well, they had their …
Scott Byram
Letters to the Editor Feb. 18, 2024 4:00 am665d ago
Gov. Kim Reynolds will not spend Federal money to help feed hungry children in Iowa during the summer months. But …
Thomas Cook
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On Feb. 8, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks posted a picture on X (formerly Twitter) of her meeting with officials from the …
Will Hach
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The border crisis has gotten totally out of hand. It gets worse and worse every single month, impacting states far …
Stephanie Manning
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We recently celebrated MLK Day as a nation. If you weren’t able to find a way to honor this day …
Laura Cobb
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In 2024, Senator Grassley — along with other members of the Senate Judiciary Committee — will have the opportunity to …
Dennis Feldmann
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We have a problem with immigration at our southern border. Almost everyone can agree we need to do something to …
Susan Benderson
Letters to the Editor Feb. 17, 2024 11:53 am666d ago
I would like to give my grandchildren the gift of fond memories of swimming at Iowa’s beaches on hot summer …
Lance Lillibridge
Letters to the Editor Feb. 17, 2024 11:44 am666d ago
Iowa is recognized for having the finest soil in America, which has allowed our state to shine as a long-standing …
Ann Hart
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Iowans share a history of valuing children’s education. We believe every child has a right to a public education regardless …
Mary McBee
Letters to the Editor Feb. 17, 2024 11:43 am666d ago
Eminent domain is the right of governments or their agencies to take private property for the public good with just …
Ted Wernimont
Letters to the Editor Feb. 17, 2024 11:42 am666d ago
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