When my husband was treated at St. Luke’s Hospital in June 2010, he stayed all night and was billed for …
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When my husband was treated at St. Luke’s Hospital in June 2010, he stayed all night and was billed for …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2011 12:33 pm5249d ago
I have an idea that could cut the high rate of school bullying, if not eliminate it all together. It …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2011 12:20 pm5249d ago
Recently, my 17-year-old daughter was on her way home at 1 a.m. It was her second day in her new …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 30, 2011 1:08 pm5250d ago
Even if deniers are correct in asserting that there are other causes for the dramatic changes in earth’s climate other …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 30, 2011 12:52 pm5250d ago
Let’s put things in perspective. The worst sports trophy ever designed by an amateur, tautologically speaking, is the NHL Stanley …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 30, 2011 12:51 pm5250d ago
I want to correct misstatements in the Aug. 23 article about Linn County supervisors voting not to ban the sale …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 30, 2011 12:48 pm5250d ago
Thanks to Cedar Rapids for sending out the “Our CR” magazine. How much did it cost to publish and send …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 29, 2011 1:05 pm5251d ago
We attended the pow wow at Tama on Aug. 12. The attendance fee and the food and drinks were very …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 29, 2011 1:03 pm5251d ago
Kathleen Parker’s Aug. 24 column about sharing an elevator with crude vulgarians struck a chord with me. However, my close …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 29, 2011 1:02 pm5251d ago
The reason for having two major political parties is that one party believes in a larger role the federal government …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 29, 2011 12:53 pm5251d ago
In the late ’60s, my college summers were spent working under Nevin Nichols’ leadership at Cedar Rapids Parks Department-sponsored programs …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 28, 2011 2:57 pm5252d ago
I was disappointed when my new mini garbage can was delivered. I have recycled and composted for many years, so …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 28, 2011 2:53 pm5252d ago
The Amphitheater Fest on Aug. 20 was held to raise money for the outdoor theater being built on the southwest …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 28, 2011 2:50 pm5252d ago
On July 29, our daughter returned from deployment as a combat medic in Afghanistan. As part of our homecoming celebration, …
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