Regarding the Sept. 27 article about Mestek Machinery, I was pleased to hear they are bringing some of their business …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 6, 2012 11:04 am4738d ago
Regarding the Sept. 27 article about Mestek Machinery, I was pleased to hear they are bringing some of their business …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 6, 2012 11:04 am4738d ago
School lunch, instituted in the last century to ensure that students of all socio-economic groups were well-enough fed to learn, …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 6, 2012 11:03 am4738d ago
Linn County Road Crew District 2 deserves a “well done” from all the people who live in the Western area. …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 6, 2012 10:59 am4738d ago
Years ago while practicing law in Omaha, I traveled back for my father’s retirement party in Cedar Rapids. At the …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 6, 2012 10:57 am4738d ago
Congress initially refused Utah statehood because Mormons practiced polygamy. Congress denied statehood on the simple truth that polygamy, though it …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 6, 2012 10:56 am4738d ago
As responsible voters, we have an obligation to become informed on the issues. Having watched the Live Feed, provided by …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 6, 2012 10:55 am4738d ago
As an educator, I want an educator representing me in Des Moines. Art Staed has been an excellent educator for …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 6, 2012 10:55 am4738d ago
As a small-business owner and president of Compass Advertising, I am pleased to lend my support to President Obama and …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 6, 2012 10:52 am4738d ago
My wife and I have been loyal Democrats for more than 40 years. We are ashamed of the present president …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 5, 2012 10:52 am4739d ago
In the 2010 election, three Iowa Supreme Court justices were voted off because of their decision to allow same-sex marriages …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 5, 2012 10:51 am4739d ago
Recent articles and editorials on lack of access to health care should serve as a wake-up call for consumers, providers …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 5, 2012 10:48 am4739d ago
Oh my, though I know I should not, I am starting to get a bit envious of Mitt Romney. But …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 4, 2012 1:26 pm4740d ago
Here we go again, Cedar Rapids, another brain-dead idea: spend $150,000 on a ridiculous welcome sign. I couldn’t believe my …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 4, 2012 1:25 pm4740d ago
This election will come down to one three-point shot from above the circle. Who can sink it? Obama or Romney? …
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