We have known Allen “Snooks” Bouska for more than 15 years as an honest, conscientious individual who will work hard …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2011 12:50 am5084d ago
We have known Allen “Snooks” Bouska for more than 15 years as an honest, conscientious individual who will work hard …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2011 12:50 am5084d ago
Being an effective leader in city government requires a variety of talents and skills. The ability to listen carefully in …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2011 12:49 am5084d ago
With trash building up in the streets, we couldn’t find money to collect it, but we could buy/build a hotel/convention …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2011 12:42 am5084d ago
I wondered how we’d ever replace Swati Dandekar. She worked for Iowans with no thought of party affiliation. I believe …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2011 12:41 am5084d ago
I endorse Ann Poe for Cedar Rapids City Council, at large. I got to know Poe during the flood of …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2011 12:02 am5084d ago
Based on the three responses to Wednesday’s question about childhood inoculation, it would seem that the medical establishment’s fear mongering …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2011 12:00 am5084d ago
I’m voting for Michelle Payne for one of the Iowa City Council at-large positions in the Nov. 8 election. Michelle …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2011 12:00 am5084d ago
I want to publicly thank the guardian angels who came to our aid on Oct. 24. My daughter, grandson and …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 28, 2011 2:20 pm5085d ago
For those who are undecided about voting for Marion’s next mayor, please consider what Nick Glew has already done for …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 28, 2011 2:19 pm5085d ago
Why is the Linn-Mar school board in a “bidding procedure” process to address the serious water-related problems at the new …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 28, 2011 2:18 pm5085d ago
After falling over each other to be more anti-Obama than the next, the Republican candidates are playing a dangerous game …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 28, 2011 2:17 pm5085d ago
I was privileged to fly free on Oct. 18 with the World War II group on an Honor Flight. The …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 27, 2011 2:50 pm5085d ago
I hope that this message will be read by other teenage drivers. I hope that my experience can make people …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 27, 2011 2:49 pm5085d ago
There are a few lines from a Marx Brothers movie that go: “Whatever it is, I’m against it. Whatever it …
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