Letters to the Gazette Endorses Phil Brammer in 53rd District
Patricia L. Ogden of Cedar Rapids writes in support of state Representative Phil Brammer in the Democratic primary on June 7. She praises his accessibility, voting record, and stance against bigotry, urging residents of the 53rd District to reelect him.
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Johnson County Democrats urge vote for Stutsman and Lacina
Stuart Reid and Robert Burns urge readers to back Sally Stutsman and Steve Lacina in the June 7 Democratic primary for Johnson County Board of Supervisors. They argue reform, open participation, and balanced development, contrasting with the current board and inviting residents to reclaim the party.
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Rusty Martin
Sally Stutsman
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
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Johnson County
Democratic Party
Steve Lacina
Sally
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Tenure corruption taints Iowa politics and Branstad
A reader condemns Terry Branstad as arrogant and corrupt in a political letter. The piece accuses him of power corruption and under the table deals, cites the fiber optics plan and the Clarinda no bid prison, and urges Democrats to target him in the upcoming primary. It contrasts Branstad with Fred Grandy and weighs prospects for November.
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Dan Rostenkowski
Clarinda
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Voter ad critiques target Grandy and Branstad funding
Harry Foster of Marengo criticizes TV ads by Fred Grandy on taxes and by actions on state funds linked to Branstad. He questions benefits cuts for veterans and mocks embezzlement imagery while defending long public service tenure. He singles out Iowa politics ahead of the primary.
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Iowa Legionnaire Magazine
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Gazette Seeks Letters From Readers For Columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette welcomes public business letters and guest columns. Submissions must include writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. Address letters to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax to 398 5846.
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Ken Perry for Linn County Board of Supervisors
The endorsement argues Linn County needs seasoned leadership not tied to single issues. It urges voters to elect Ken Perry Democrat for experience, knowledge, and reliable county service, criticizing current "earn while you learn" governance and stressing accessible government.
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Linn County
Ken Perry
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Jim Morgan for Linn County Recorder
A Cedar Rapids reader urges voters to elect Jim Morgan for Linn County recorder citing over 20 years with county government and experience in the real estate department. The letter endorses Morgan and asks support on June 7.
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