I support Lance LeFebure for Iowa House District 70. I’ve known LeFebure for almost a decade and think he would …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Sep. 13, 2012 2:03 pm4863d ago
I support Lance LeFebure for Iowa House District 70. I’ve known LeFebure for almost a decade and think he would …
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As I was driving on Mount Vernon Road going toward All Saints School, I noticed the school zone light flashing. …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 12, 2012 1:04 pm4864d ago
Art Staed is receiving my vote for Iowa House District 66 because he embodies the true characteristics of a leader, …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 12, 2012 1:03 pm4864d ago
Before the fall of the Soviet Union, it was common to refer to our Cold War adversaries as godless communists. …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 12, 2012 1:02 pm4864d ago
Our political system has become more about who is right instead of what is right. Rather than civilized debate, we …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 12, 2012 12:58 pm4864d ago
In light of Rep. Paul Ryan’s claim, since recanted, to have run a marathon in less than three hours (actual …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 12, 2012 12:57 pm4864d ago
Calvin Coolidge wrote: “Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 11, 2012 1:46 pm4865d ago
As a true independent “non-brand” voter, one who will decide the presidential election, I take my right seriously. I spend …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 11, 2012 1:46 pm4865d ago
In her Aug. 29 column (“As convention unfolds, some misconceptions about Republicans”), Jennifer Rubin uses her “Washington insider” status to, …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 11, 2012 1:45 pm4865d ago
As in most elections, this year comes down to choices. On one hand, we have a president who is trying …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 11, 2012 1:44 pm4865d ago
In a campaign that is overflowing with half-truths and circumstantial falsehoods, I find it interesting that the letter written by …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 10, 2012 1:41 pm4866d ago
The number of individuals and groups in our community willing to serve others over self is remarkable. On a recent …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 10, 2012 1:40 pm4866d ago
The volunteers of The Bookend used bookstore at the Iowa City Public Library would like to take the opportunity during …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 10, 2012 1:39 pm4866d ago
I do not think Gov. Mitt Romney is qualified to be president of the United States. He does not understand …
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