The Department of Natural Resources wants to demolish most of the low-head dams in Iowa. The demolition of the dam …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2012 1:50 pm4878d ago
The Department of Natural Resources wants to demolish most of the low-head dams in Iowa. The demolition of the dam …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2012 1:48 pm4878d ago
In her May 12 editorial (“Put away rotten tomatoes, let’s have a smear-free election”), Jennifer Hemmingsen does exactly what she …
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Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2012 1:46 pm4878d ago
I support James Houser for Linn County auditor. He served many years for the betterment of Linn County as Linn …
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Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2012 1:43 pm4878d ago
Regarding the May 15 article, “MidAmerican considers steps for nuke plant,” about MidAmerican Energy reviewing its options now that the …
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Letters to the Editor May. 19, 2012 12:14 pm4879d ago
Losing First Christian Church would be a tragedy for Cedar Rapids. Much of the history of the city is steeped …
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Letters to the Editor May. 19, 2012 12:13 pm4879d ago
Having served as member or chair of the Johnson County Elections Board under the direction of Auditor Tom Slockett for …
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Letters to the Editor May. 19, 2012 12:13 pm4879d ago
I wish I could take responsibility for the $2 billion loss at JPMorgan Chase and still expect a $21 million …
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Letters to the Editor May. 19, 2012 12:07 pm4879d ago
Thank you for your coverage of the Obama administration’s strategy to fight Alzheimer’s (“Government adopts landmark strategy to fight Alzheimer’s,” …
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Letters to the Editor May. 17, 2012 1:13 pm4881d ago
The May 12 Opinion page had three articles dealing with incarceration, but the articles do not address the root cause …
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Letters to the Editor May. 17, 2012 1:12 pm4881d ago
Enough news about gay rights and abortion. We need to put our thoughts to the economy and taxes. Everyone is …
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Letters to the Editor May. 17, 2012 1:11 pm4881d ago
I found it quite disturbing when I read the May 11 article “Romney counters report he bullied classmates.” Although he …
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Letters to the Editor May. 17, 2012 1:10 pm4881d ago
We support Dick Schwab for state representative in House District 73. As responsible citizens in a democracy, we are asked …
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Letters to the Editor May. 16, 2012 1:54 pm4882d ago
I wish I could take responsibility for the $2 billion loss at JPMorgan Chase and still expect a $21 million …
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Letters to the Editor May. 16, 2012 1:40 pm4882d ago
Losing a beautiful building like First Christian Church on Third Avenue SE would be a tragedy for Cedar Rapids. Much …
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