The fact that Iowa casinos are the last (workplace) to be protected from secondhand smoke has me concerned. Secondhand smoke …
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The fact that Iowa casinos are the last (workplace) to be protected from secondhand smoke has me concerned. Secondhand smoke …
After reading The Gazette’s Jan. 31 editorial “Bottle law: No better plan in sight yet,” I feel we should increase …
The Iowa Supreme Court recently upheld the right of a Mennonite teen’s religious edict to travel on Iowa highways using …
Frankly, I’m quite surprised with the recent coverage concerning Catholic institutions having to provide (because of federal mandate) insurance that …
“Iowa’s Creative Corridor” is a good (new) name for a thriving region. The creative arts have long been an important …
In regard to the recent stories regarding hazing in athletics and bullies in general, I’d like to bring attention to …
Regarding the Jan. 28 letter from Maureen Kern, titled “Judge girl athletes on their play, not anthem”: The gentleman you …
At a time in American history, when many permit and even encourage elected representatives to speak from both sides of …
About the red light/speeding cameras: When driving down Interstate 380, almost everyone slows down where the cameras are, but as …
Regarding “Birth control provides many health benefits,” Jan. 27 letter. So birth control reduces the risk of cervical cancer, maternal …
Even though a Catholic, I find the recent requirement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for most …
On Jan. 27, Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist held a Holocaust Remembrance Service for the Romani people (gypsies). Much of what …
Dear Sen. Liz Mathis: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has recommended and publicly supported the elimination of the summertime …
The proposed closure of four elementary schools would affect far more than the students, teachers and families directly involved. Locking …
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