I would like Linn County officials to explain how a property tax increase during these economic times is justifiable. I …
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I would like Linn County officials to explain how a property tax increase during these economic times is justifiable. I …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 1:08 pm5136d ago
I will be voting to re-elect Mary Meisterling to the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s Board of Education. I have …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 1:06 pm5136d ago
I support Sally Hoelscher for election to the Iowa City school board. Hoelscher emphasizes the need for the board to …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 1:04 pm5136d ago
As a retired teacher of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, I support Ann Rosenthal’s re-election to the school board. …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 12:59 pm5136d ago
You have an opportunity to re-elect a Cedar Rapids school board candidate who reflects values and goals most of us …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 12:58 pm5136d ago
I voted early for the Independence junior/senior high school building bond issue. To help alleviate the tax impact, I pledged …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 12:53 pm5136d ago
Join me in electing Allen Witt as the District 4 representative for the Cedar Rapids school board. He will advocate …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 12:48 pm5136d ago
As a parent and retired educator, I am pleased that Kathleen Dowd-Ulrich is running as candidate for the Cedar Rapids …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 12:44 pm5136d ago
The Sept. 5 article “Veterans face tough job hunts” is generally positive. However, the statement “There’s a big separation between …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 12:41 pm5136d ago
I’ll bet that the current conservative-dominated Congress will not work with President Barack Obama to help him implement a jobs …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 6, 2011 1:17 pm5137d ago
Reports of Mark Twain’s death were greatly exaggerated. Likewise, those who think “our system is broken” are either not aware …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 6, 2011 1:07 pm5137d ago
Mary Meisterling is an extraordinarily gifted school board member and voters should enthusiastically support her re-election Tuesday to the Cedar …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 6, 2011 1:06 pm5137d ago
Corporations have never paid taxes and never will. People pay taxes. For example, the federal government informs all car companies …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 6, 2011 1:04 pm5137d ago
An Oct. 14-15 conference in Ankeny will focus on U.S. policy in Israel-Palestine. This is an interfaith event organized by …
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