During the last four years, Monica Vernon has worked tirelessly for the city of Cedar Rapids during some of its …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Nov. 6, 2011 7:09 pm5181d ago
During the last four years, Monica Vernon has worked tirelessly for the city of Cedar Rapids during some of its …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Nov. 6, 2011 7:09 pm5181d ago
Coralville has survived another huge natural disaster and I’m sure we’re stronger for it. Let’s continue this progress! Many things …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 6, 2011 7:07 pm5181d ago
Monica Vernon was born and raised in Cedar Rapids. She worked for several local businesses before and after graduating from …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 6, 2011 7:05 pm5181d ago
I first met Mitch Gross when I as a junior at West High School when I had to interview him …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 6, 2011 7:03 pm5181d ago
Considering the importance of the special election in District 18 to our state, we cannot stand silent. Fortunately, Liz Mathis …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 6, 2011 7:02 pm5181d ago
As a retired Iowa educator, I am voting for Liz Mathis. Liz cares about education funding and the future of …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 6, 2011 7:00 pm5181d ago
Electing Nick Glew for mayor is the right choice for Marion’s future. Nick has a wonderful track record for moving …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 6, 2011 6:59 pm5181d ago
Is it wise for a family that struggles to survive to go to the movies every night, buy a new …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 6, 2011 6:59 pm5181d ago
I support Ann Poe for Cedar Rapids City Council at-large. As our local contact for the Rebuild Iowa Office, Ann …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 6, 2011 6:57 pm5181d ago
Iowans across the state and in Senate District 18 want to work. The national jobs crisis is leaving too many …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 6, 2011 2:15 pm5181d ago
Rick Smith’s Oct. 26 article “Fire resistant” illuminates the plight of a local couple attempting to hang on to the …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 6, 2011 2:14 pm5181d ago
On Oct. 18, I was privileged to welcome back World War II veterans to Cedar Rapids after a one-day trip …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 6, 2011 2:13 pm5181d ago
Donna Cassata of the Associated Press wrote that Republicans and Democrats want to make military retirees pay more for their …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 6, 2011 2:11 pm5181d ago
In discussions about improving Iowa’s schools, the idea of testing all third-graders and retaining those who have not mastered subject …
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