Tag Archives: letters to the editor

I Write Letters To The Editor. You Should, Too

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Paul Deaton

As Blog for Iowa notes our 20th year, I looked and found this is my 1,220th post here. My first post was on Feb. 25, 2009, and by any measure, that’s a lot of writing. What I value more, though, … Continue reading →

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Writing In Public In Iowa

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Paul Deaton

My first letter to the editor of a newspaper appeared in the Quad-City Times on Dec. 30, 1974. I had just returned to my home town from Europe after college graduation. I did not like the culture I experienced in … Continue reading →

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Letters From Iowans Point To Changing Political Landscape

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Not everyone lives and dies by social media. Many people still read newspapers. If you’ve ever considered writing a letter to the editor we would highly recommend it.  You will have a much greater impact reaching people who live in … Continue reading →

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Don’t Bother Calling Republicans. Why Letters To The Editor Are Crucial

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Trish Nelson

In this video a questioner exposes Joni Ernst for not acknowledging how many progressives are contacting her office.  Watch and learn why letters to the editor of your local paper are more effective than calling or writing today’s Republican office … Continue reading →

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