The city fathers said it would take years to recover from the flood of 2008. Wouldn’t it be cost effective …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 27, 2011 2:48 pm5085d ago
The city fathers said it would take years to recover from the flood of 2008. Wouldn’t it be cost effective …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 27, 2011 2:46 pm5085d ago
President Obama says that he wants to create jobs. It appears, however, that he just wants to create union jobs. …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2011 1:24 pm5087d ago
The Museum Guild of The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library is deeply appreciative of the Veterans Memorial Stadium …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2011 1:22 pm5087d ago
Two bills were introduced in the last legislative session that would negatively impact Iowa’s Forest Reserve law and Forest Reserve …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2011 1:16 pm5087d ago
We are not saying anything about the other candidates but we have known Carl Cortez for many years. He would …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2011 1:15 pm5087d ago
Marion was a wonderful place for myself and my brothers to grow up in. Seventh Avenue was a beacon through …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2011 1:12 pm5087d ago
Justin Wasson is the best friend I have ever had. When I wanted to join the Army, he was there …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2011 1:11 pm5087d ago
A recent writer suggests building the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian Tar Sands would increase competition for oil companies, …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2011 1:08 pm5087d ago
The Occupy Wall Street movement and similar actions are a welcome exercise in democracy. People are finally waking up to …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2011 1:01 pm5087d ago
In response to The Gazette editorial, “Don’t steal spotlight,” on Oct. 14: I participated in Sen. Rob Hogg’s “Keep it …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2011 12:59 pm5087d ago
In Todd Dorman’s column on Oct. 16, I was disappointed with his criticism of Liz Mathis’ willingness to listen to …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2011 12:56 pm5087d ago
I was a 66-year resident of Cedar Rapids. I want to tell the residents of Cedar Rapids a true story …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 25, 2011 1:04 pm5088d ago
Concerning a socialized medicine ad campaign as a newsworthy headline on KCRG’s website on Oct. 14. Note that this is …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 25, 2011 1:00 pm5088d ago
When Marion was first shown plans for redevelopment of the central corridor, we had one roundabout, a grass esplanade and …
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