As this year nears its end, the Grassley family is grateful for another fall harvest. Like other family farms across Iowa, our three-generation farming operation experiences many of the uncertainties blanketing our profession.For starters, our livelihoods are at the mercy of Mother ...
Letter to the Editor:The New YearBy now, we should realize that the entire economic system of Capitalism is inherently morbid and destructive. The very survival of this system depends upon constant growth ... growth of populations, growth of wealth, growth of products, growth of consumption, ...
Letter to the Editor:Billionaires Buying National ElectionsMichael Bloomberg, a former Republican, announced his candidacy for the Democratic election late in the game. Why? Because he could make money whether winning or losing.Bloomberg has a personal fortune worth $52 billion. Trump won the ...
Dear Editor:I am writing as a concerned parent and member of the South Tama County Community School District. Our middle school building, which is 104 years old, is quickly deteriorating and we need to do something about it. The average age of use of a school building in Iowa is 70 years, so we ...
Dear Editor:Watching the impeachment of Donald Trump. The people that are testifying against Trump are people working in his administration. That says it all. With friends like that who needs enemies?Dennis A. BendaToledo
Dear Editor:I'm writing to advocate for the children in our community, specifically for the needs of the South Tama Middle school students due to the deteriorating building. There's work to be done to enhance student safety and security while providing for more flexible and dynamic learning ...
To the Editor:Iowans need to speak up for our farmers, and against federal policies that endanger Iowa agriculture, our biofuels industry and our rural economy.A proposed rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could cripple rural America by weakening the Renewable Fuel Standard.It ...
Letter to the Editor:Tama County has the need for a new county poor farm - and the former Stare Juvenile home campus if the perfect candidate. Tama County had a poor farm for decades, and the most recent facility was closed only fairly recently.The current generation of young Americans will ...
Letter to the EditorOn November 5, the Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCCD) Board of Directors is putting a $32 million General Obligation Bond Referendum before area voters. What some people may not understand is the degree to which ongoing support of our local community colleges is ...
Letters to the Editor:On November 5 you will have an opportunity to vote to continue to support Iowa Valley and the Marshalltown Community College. There is a bond issue on the ballot that will provide the necessary funds to maintain the existing facilities and to provide significant safety and ...