As election poll workers, we observed our Precinct 23 voters enthusiastically enter the building Nov. 8 expecting to vote for …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Nov. 21, 2011 1:48 pm5060d ago
As election poll workers, we observed our Precinct 23 voters enthusiastically enter the building Nov. 8 expecting to vote for …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Nov. 20, 2011 10:38 am5061d ago
Joe Paterno “wished he had done more.” The young boys who were sexually molested for years share that thought. I …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 19, 2011 11:45 pm5062d ago
From articles in The Gazette, cost of higher education in Iowa is out of control. College students’ debt continues to …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 19, 2011 11:43 pm5062d ago
On Nov. 12, Tom Davis, a great teacher and educator died. He had many talents and made University of Iowa …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 19, 2011 11:43 pm5062d ago
There are some people who have attacked Victoria Childress of Des Moines for refusing to bake a cake for a …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 18, 2011 11:40 pm5063d ago
The disturbing news that we have been hearing lately from Penn State has weighed heavily on me as the mother …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 18, 2011 11:39 pm5063d ago
Recently, my husband and I attended the PFLAG national convention. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is a …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 18, 2011 11:38 pm5063d ago
Thanks to whoever took our Tiger Hawk magnet from our truck while parked at Roosevelt school during the football game …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 18, 2011 11:37 pm5063d ago
Two dogs living in a small makeshift pen for more than 18 months, in standing water mixed with urine and …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 18, 2011 11:36 pm5063d ago
Cedar Rapids residents who are trying to pit downtown needs against neighborhood needs are missing the big picture and too …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 18, 2011 12:44 pm5063d ago
Congratulations Liz Mathis. I would like to compliment you on your spending of your Senate District 18 campaign money. You …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 18, 2011 12:28 pm5063d ago
We keep hearing from members of Congress how they have to cut back on aid to education and Medicare. If …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 18, 2011 12:27 pm5063d ago
Regarding the proposed northwest fire station site: Eminent domain should not be used in this case. Use the other property …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 18, 2011 12:26 pm5063d ago
The Nov. 8 election results had some good news for Democrats in our state and nation. However, I was disappointed …
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