Opinion
Republican Candidates share their perspectives on issues for Senate District 42
In small-town politics, and with its first in the nation status for caucuses, Iowans are probably more likely to get involved in their politics. As I sat in on the Republican candidate forum on Saturd... Letter to the Editor: Persecution of library director and staff
Dear Editor,As someone who grew up in Iowa, I am appalled at the persecution that you and a group of “Christian” community members have launched against the director and staff of the Vinton Public...
Letter to the Editor: DOD IG report to Congress
Dear Editor, On May 18th this AM Representative Mike Gallager (R) Wisconsin speaking on Fox News reported testimony from the Department of Defense Inspector General to the Foreign Services Committee...
Letter to the Editor: In support of Colman Silbernagel
Dear Editor,
This spring, Benton County and rural Linn County Republicans face a situation again that we
faced just two years ago: a contested senate primary. Due to redistricting, Benton County and...
Letter to the Editor: Abortion Law
Dear Editor:Here are some of the facts about this pro-abortion bill that failed in the United States Senate:This bill would have legalized abortion up to the moment of birth.It does not protect religi...
Reading my mind: Neighbors
Saturday morning I woke up to see that some idiot, and I say that kindly, set fire to Riverside Park and did thousands of dollars of other damage in the area. As I drove to the park with my granddaugh...
Letter to the Editor: Dr. Bernard Nathanson
Dear Editor, Have you ever heard of a man named Dr. Bernard Nathanson? Here are some things that you might want to know about him:*He was a professionally well-recognized and successful New York ...
Letter to the Editor: Voting Ease or Difficulty
Dear Editor: On this day May 2, a letter appeared in the CR Gazette attempting to indicate how difficult it would be for the disabled or those without transportation to get to the polls to vote. I...
Letter to the Editor: Rebuttal
Editor: RE: Ms. GouldYou say I only know half of the story, so what is the other half I seem to have missed? What do you glean from the misinformation media? So then you are...
Letter to the Editor: 84 billion -- some say 85
Dear Editor, Thanks to all for their comments. What was not considered by the naysayers was how much equipment given to the Afghani armed forces was given up when they dropped their weapons and dese...