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AJ McBride Letters to the Editor Dec. 17, 2023 6:00 am729d ago
As Iowans, we pride ourselves on our commitment to integrity, fairness and the democratic process. Our state has a long …
Mike Brechler Letters to the Editor Dec. 16, 2023 6:00 am730d ago
I don’t know John Ward (“Brian is on the way out, but Kirk’s departure is past due,” community letter Dec. …
Linda Boston
Letters to the Editor Dec. 14, 2023 12:27 pm732d ago
I feel at this time in my life we are all victims of government, or to put it more precisely, …
Alexander Light
Letters to the Editor Dec. 14, 2023 9:27 am732d ago
I am in 7th grade at Scattergood Friends School in West Branch. We’ve been learning about soil biosequestration and how …
Carolyn Stucker
Letters to the Editor Dec. 14, 2023 9:27 am732d ago
When did this happen in Iowa? Was it a long, slow process or an overnight phenomenon? All indications now are …
Syndy Conger
Letters to the Editor Dec. 12, 2023 6:00 am734d ago
What a relief to read in our local papers that a major publisher, bestselling writers, and our Education Association have …
Letters to the Editor Dec. 12, 2023 6:00 am734d ago
Ron DeSantis’ false claims about Nikki Haley reek of desperation. He’s plummeting in the polls, so he’s taking Nikki’s words …
Ben Schuff
Letters to the Editor Dec. 11, 2023 6:00 am735d ago
Anyone else catch the ridiculous ticket prices Iowa State charged for its women’s basketball game against Iowa? Reserved seats sold …
Letters to the Editor Dec. 11, 2023 6:00 am735d ago
Brenna Bird is a poor attorney general for the state of Iowa. She is opaque in her approach to her …
John Ward
Letters to the Editor Dec. 11, 2023 6:00 am735d ago
The facts are there! It’s been long overdue to fire the head coach of the Iowa football program! 25 years, …
Sharon Faltudo
Letters to the Editor Dec. 10, 2023 6:00 am736d ago
Recently, Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst was choking on a piece of food, and Sen. Rand Paul saved her with a …
Bruce Bachmann
Letters to the Editor Dec. 10, 2023 6:00 am736d ago
This year’s International Human Rights Day on Dec. 10 is the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. …
Barbara Hartle
Letters to the Editor Dec. 10, 2023 6:00 am736d ago
During a recent GOP luncheon, Sen. Joni Ernst began choking on some food and Sen. Rand Paul performed the Heimlich …
Renee Christoffer
Letters to the Editor Dec. 12, 2023 11:36 am734d ago
The Iowa Legislature passed the Iowa Credit Union Act in 1925 out of economic necessity. Lawmakers needed a way to …
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