What is unclear about Article 33 of the Geneva Conventions? “No protected person may be punished for an offense he …
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Ed Flaherty Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2023 6:00 am779d ago
What is unclear about Article 33 of the Geneva Conventions? “No protected person may be punished for an offense he …
Mike Carberry Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2023 6:00 am779d ago
Amazingly, the future of the city’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission is at issue in the City Council election. Reversing course …
Charlie Visek
Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2023 6:00 am779d ago
When canvassing support isn’t working, try something else. Suddenly, CRCSD reveals Harding has structural issues too! What a convenient coincidence, …
Kevin Drew
Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2023 6:00 am779d ago
A few weeks out from the $220 million school bond vote, here come the stories of school fires, kids freezing …
Carol deProsse
Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2023 6:00 am779d ago
The Iowa City school board has generally done excellent work over the past years and I encourage voters to mark …
Debbie Hoopes
Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2023 12:24 am779d ago
I recently had my first experience with the “new” parking meter system. Thanks so much to whomever came up with …
John Thomas
Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2023 12:24 am779d ago
On Nov. 7, please join me in voting to re-elect Pauline Taylor for District A. Over the past eight years, …
Jessica Altfillisch
Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2023 12:23 am779d ago
Today I’m doing something new — writing to endorse someone for Cedar Rapids City Council. There is no other place …
Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2023 12:23 am779d ago
I am writing to support Cindy Garlock in the Nov. 7 election. She is an incumbent candidate with a history …
Lee Clancey
Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2023 12:23 am779d ago
Ann Poe is a team player and an integral part of our successful city council. Just look around — from …
Jenny Britton
Letters to the Editor Oct. 29, 2023 12:22 am779d ago
I enthusiastically support Mandi Remington for Iowa City City Council in the upcoming election on Nov. 7. While this is …
Phil Krejci
Letters to the Editor Oct. 24, 2023 9:26 am783d ago
In an Oct. 14 Gazette guest column, five area lawmakers (Scheetz, Gjerde, Staed, Wilson, and Cooling) said, with regard to …
Karen Pratte
Letters to the Editor Oct. 23, 2023 6:00 am785d ago
Most people in America value democracy and believe our government should work for everyday people, treat everyone fairly, provide opportunities, …
Molly Abraham
Letters to the Editor Oct. 23, 2023 6:00 am785d ago
I am Molly Abraham and I’m running for Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) School Board. In September 2022, I …
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