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David Sherwood Letters to the Editor Dec. 12, 2025 2:29 pm64d ago
“If one of Trump’s goals was to increase manufacturing jobs, he has done so: In China, ” according to the …
Roger L. White Letters to the Editor Dec. 12, 2025 6:53 am64d ago
Thousands of Iowans and millions across America are about to confront a series of health cliffs. In January, health insurance …
Chris Georges
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Emergencies are more common than you may think and can happen at any time. Many nights, as most of us …
Ida Weibel
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The moral and ethical decadence of the Trump administration and their loyalists was clearly exhibited in their responses to the …
Mayor Derrick Lange
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As Mayor of Lowden, Iowa, I want to share why many in our community see value in the proposed merger …
Steve Fowler
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The country is in crisis. A few real issues but most just made up. Trump is the reason for all …
David Leshtz
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“Officials can’t ignore the Constitution,” says The Gazette’s editorial (Dec. 3). Unfortunately, they can and they do. Former Director of …
Selma Brigham
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When I heard Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy suggest that perhaps air passengers would behave more appropriately when dressed up, …
Donald Parsons
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Festina lente is the motto of the British Conservative Party in the Victorian age. Festina lente was what Caesar Augustus …
Mark and Lesley Pries
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Mike Hlas knows the soul of Iowa sports. His writing understands communities, athletes, coaches and fans. We looked forward to …
Ron DeChristopher
Letters to the Editor Dec. 6, 2025 10:24 am70d ago
The Linn County overnight winter shelter for the homeless is a great thing. However, I wonder: When the shelter closes …
Steve Ginsberg
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Re: Ukraine, it’s all a matter of perspective. We, the U.S., want a peace. Russia wants a piece (and the …
Mick Erdman
Letters to the Editor Dec. 10, 2025 2:52 pm66d ago
What sad news to hear there will be no more sports columns from Mike Hlas in The Gazette. Although there …
Bruce R. Bachmann
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‘Write for Rights’ at the CR library Dec. 10 is the 77th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. …
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