I have been a resident of Marion for more than 34 years, and I also own a small business in …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2011 2:34 pm5079d ago
I have been a resident of Marion for more than 34 years, and I also own a small business in …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2011 2:34 pm5079d ago
While academic achievement is our foremost goal as educators, we spend much of our day in the classroom helping children …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2011 2:33 pm5079d ago
I recently received a mailing from Allen Bouska, candidate for Marion mayor, who clearly identifies himself and others as single-issue …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2011 2:31 pm5079d ago
After watching the Oct. 19 debate, it was easy to tell who the best candidate for city council is. Justin …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2011 2:30 pm5079d ago
I have been a Coralville resident for about 7 1/2 years. I moved here from the small community of Aplington. …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 2, 2011 2:29 pm5079d ago
In response to the Oct. 19 letter by Jack Beck criticizing AARP, I am concerned the reader is either ignoring …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 1, 2011 1:37 pm5080d ago
While the traumatic event of the flood of 2008 destroyed hundreds of homes, scores of businesses and many neighborhoods, our …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 1, 2011 1:36 pm5080d ago
Justin Wasson is a fresh voice who would be a great asset for Cedar Rapids. I have known him as …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 1, 2011 1:35 pm5080d ago
On Oct. 18, I had the privilege of accompanying two well-deserving World War II veterans on the Eastern Iowa Honor …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 1, 2011 1:34 pm5080d ago
Monica Vernon a pushover? Beholden to special interests? Ridiculous! Not the woman I’ve gotten to know. Anyone who has followed …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 31, 2011 3:07 pm5081d ago
Whatever became of the dignity and respect for the office of our U.S. president? A late night television talk show? …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 31, 2011 3:06 pm5081d ago
Cindy Golding keeps a pretty low profile. That is, until she decides a particular activity or cause is worth fighting …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 31, 2011 3:05 pm5081d ago
Having known Ann Poe for many years through a variety of community projects and most recently her time with the …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 31, 2011 3:03 pm5081d ago
I support Carl Cortez, my friend of 40 years, for City Council at large. As a small-business owner in Cedar …
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