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Explain to me why our state university presidents need a pay increase and why the Board of Regents agrees. I …
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One of the best kept secrets is the wonderful work the Shriners’ organization does for children. Yes, they are the …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 12, 2012 2:20 pm4794d ago
Pancreatic cancer requires a specialized solution. It is the only major cancer with a five-year survival rate of 6 percent, …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 12, 2012 2:19 pm4794d ago
As members of the Inter-Religious Council of Linn County, we represent individuals and organizations from nine different faith traditions, including …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 11, 2012 1:48 pm4795d ago
In the Republicans’ response to President Barack Obama’s July 28 address, they complained the president wanted to raise taxes on …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 11, 2012 1:47 pm4795d ago
While the Garby apparently has been convenient for the city, it becomes problematic for residents who find an orange sticker …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 11, 2012 1:45 pm4795d ago
Jesus said: “Woe unto the world because of offenses for it must needs be that offenses come; but woe to …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 11, 2012 1:44 pm4795d ago
Americans are responsible for the high taxes and unemployment that we all complain about. First of all, look at all …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 11, 2012 1:43 pm4795d ago
The self-righteousness of the leaders of the Iowa GOP sickens me. In working for the removal of Justice David Wiggins …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 11, 2012 1:42 pm4795d ago
The drought is telling us something: Water is precious and a necessity. Back in 1962, I worked in market research …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 10, 2012 1:46 pm4796d ago
Regarding Mary Sanchez’s July 18 column “The subject Mitt doesn’t address”: So far, I haven’t read about a similar viewpoint …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 9, 2012 1:01 pm4797d ago
Recently, I read that Iowa Republican Party Chairman A.J. Spiker thinks the party should be a “party of laws” and …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 9, 2012 1:00 pm4797d ago
Access to affordable contraceptive coverage, which happened Aug. 1, under the new health care law, is not controversial to the …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 9, 2012 1:00 pm4797d ago
I have IowaCare for insurance. I have to go to Iowa City for my health care. My doctor said I …
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