It is a sad state when three dozen older residents can manipulate the Hiawatha City Council to initiate a parking …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Jul. 24, 2012 1:53 pm4917d ago
It is a sad state when three dozen older residents can manipulate the Hiawatha City Council to initiate a parking …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Jul. 24, 2012 1:53 pm4917d ago
“Libraries are the mind and soul of their communities, and librarians are the mind and soul of the library.” This …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 24, 2012 1:52 pm4917d ago
Within a week, I have received four solicitations for donations to help those in need. I receive at least three …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 24, 2012 1:51 pm4917d ago
Fox News expects us to accept its word as right up there with Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, but the …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 23, 2012 1:45 pm4918d ago
In the July 15 guest column “A bright future,” Kimberly Dickey provided a great snapshot of the state of renewable …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 23, 2012 1:44 pm4918d ago
Me thinks Mitt Romney dost protest too much over President Barack Obama’s attacks on his time at Bain Capital. Romney’s …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 23, 2012 1:43 pm4918d ago
In the recent primary election, I was asked to show identification. And I am so sorry I did not refuse. …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 23, 2012 1:42 pm4918d ago
Are we to believe there is anything truly American about socialism and statism? Such concepts are antithetical to our foundation, …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 23, 2012 1:42 pm4918d ago
A reprint from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in the July 8 Gazette was provocative and thoughtful (“Doctors on the front …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 22, 2012 1:42 pm4919d ago
I lived in Chicago for 50 years, so I am able to confirm the obvious – that those who employ …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 22, 2012 1:40 pm4919d ago
Most of us know that hunting is an extremely important part of Iowa’s heritage but what a lot of people …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 22, 2012 1:38 pm4919d ago
I want to thank you in advance of our arrival for all the work you as a community have been …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 22, 2012 1:34 pm4919d ago
As a resident of Baculis Mobile Home Park, I watched in horror as the 500-year flood in 2008 threatened the …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 21, 2012 1:08 pm4920d ago
I find it disturbing that often, when discussing hiring practices, pay and benefits for public employees, those being considered for …
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