By Charlene Lange, Iowa City With all the ads and mail, the upcoming election issues can be confusing. In my opinion, if you believe… …in the we-versus-they talk, vote Republican. …in climate change, vote Democratic. …in Project 2025 and Agenda 47, vote Republican. …our roads and bridges need repair, vote Democratic. …a candidate is a […]
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Letter from the Dvorskys: Johnson County, flip your ballot over and vote yes on the conservation bond
By Sue and Bob Dvorsky, Coralville Many of my friends remember the election night in 2008 as a remarkable moment in the history of our country. But not all will recall that night as a turning point in our own Johnson County. That night when the ballots were counted, it became clear that, by an overwhelming […]
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Letter to the editor: Gov. Reynolds is failing Iowa’s hungry children
By Diane Duncan-Goldsmith, Iowa City Gov. Reynolds stated, “Federal COVID-era cash benefit programs are not sustainable and don’t provide long-term solutions for the issues impacting children and families. An EBT card does nothing to promote nutrition at a time when childhood obesity has become an epidemic.” Gov. Reynolds should know Iowa hunger facts. Feeding America’s […]
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Letter to the editor: Protecting kids? Pull the other leg!
By Nate Holdren, Des Moines In recent memory Iowa Republicans have restricted abortion rights and restricted access to hemp products. These are obviously the actions of big government interfering with individual choice, something they pretend to dislike, so to deflect criticism they resort to the shrill thought-stopping cliche that children must be protected. Of course […]
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Letter to the editor: The killing in Gaza must end — stop sending arms
By Veterans for Peace, submitted by Ed Flaherty Israel’s war on Gaza is well into its 10th month. It’s no longer new news; summer has brought a sharp decline in university demonstrations, and we are in danger of accepting as normal this hellish calamity. Civilians are being detained, displaced and killed every day, with the death count over […]
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Letter to the editor: Mandi Remington understands those who struggle
By Tom Carsner, Iowa City Mandi Remington, candidate for Johnson County Supervisor in the June 4 Democratic Primary election, brings experience that is seldom represented in elected office — single parent of three children, renter, domestic violence survivor, moderate salary, daycare provider and client — that allow her to understand those who struggle in our […]
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Letters to the editor: Mandi Remington will bring passion to public office
By V and Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz We are thrilled to endorse Mandi Remington for Johnson County Supervisor. We have known Mandi for several years as a fellow advocate and community organizer. She is someone who cares deeply about social and economic justice; she is a thoughtful decision-maker and approaches her work with passion, dedication and grit. […]
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Letters to the editor: I’m vigorously supporting Rod Sullivan’s reelection
By Joe Bolkcom, former state senator Johnson County residents have come to expect an effective, forward thinking and open county government. That is why I’m vigorously supporting Rod Sullivan’s re-election to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Rod listens and has worked hard to represent our progressive values and community priorities. He looks out for those that need […]
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Letter to the editor: We can no longer afford to dismiss candidates like Mandi Remington
By David Sterling, Iowa City I am writing to voice my strong support for Mandi Remington in the upcoming Johnson County Supervisor election. It’s high time our county’s support for real change on the national level is applied to the local as well. Mandi’s commitment to truly affordable housing, making our cities more accessible, and […]
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Letter to the editor: Johnson County Supervisors should put 100% into the job
By Bob Arbuckle, Iowa City Johnson County Supervisor Royceann Porter, running for re-election, has skipped recent candidate forums, apparently fearful of questions she may be asked. Porter has also missed the most Supervisors meetings of any Board member, even considering her recent personal issues. County department employees and agency leaders remark that Porter has lately […]
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Letter to the editor: Mandi Remington walks the walk
By Mike Carberry, Iowa City Mandi Remington is a justice fighter who walks the walk. Join me in voting for Mandi for Johnson County Supervisor in the June 4 Democratic Primary. From Remington’s own experience as a single mother raising three children on one salary, a long-time renter, a past aid recipient, a daycare provider […]
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Letter from Adam Zabner: Rod Sullivan is one of the good ones
By Adam Zabner, Iowa City Iowa needs more compassionate, strong leaders. Supervisor Rod Sullivan is one of the good ones and has earned my support. Rod is a fighter. He has helped our county innovate and he’s not afraid to ruffle feathers in Des Moines. While our state government has failed to provide adequate mental […]
