-Letter to the Editor:The citizens of Tama are fortunate to have an outstanding resident participating in the upcoming mayor elections on Nov. 5.Doug Ray is not a newcomer to our town. He grew up in our neighborhoods, graduated from South Tama and has since been employed at Tama Paper Board. ...

Letter ot the Editor:I thought I would switch sides on the tax vote and start helping those that want to sock us deeper in debt. I will offer some tips to help us get a bond and ppel passed.First- have the vote in March. Too many people can get out and about in November. You must have the vote ...

Letter to the Editor:I thought I would switch sides on the tax vote and start helping those that want to sock us deeper in debt. I will offer some tips to help us get a bond and ppel passed.First- have the vote in March. Too many people can get out and about in November. You must have the vote ...

Letter to the Editor:The farm economy is tough, where family farmers are paid below cost of production. For instance, cattle producers are losing money per head. Therefore, support from Senator Ernst and Senator Grassley and Iowa's US House Representatives is critical.The transformation from ...

Letter to the Editor:Problem with Public OptionThe Public Option, a plan where one can keep the health coverage they have or obtain government insurance if they want, has been touted as the best "compromise" between a Single Payer System and that of our current free market system. A Single ...

Dear Editor,Everyone is aware that November 5 is Election day. Along with the officials we'll be voting for is another item on the ballot about which I'd like to share some information. The ballot question is whether Iowa Valley Community College should be able to issue $32 million in school ...

To the Editor,Here's one way you can help Iowa veterans.Many vets suffer from service-related PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD can cause intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings, including flashbacks and nightmares.Vets with PTSD can feel estranged from other people, including their ...

Letter to the Editor:Independent family farmers are wedded to the water and the land. We understand that our fates are bound together. Family farmers are persevering despite underpriced grains and livestock.The industrial system of agriculture hurts family farmers by forcing us to farm fence ...

Letter to the Editor:Hello John Speer, I would like to give the public an explanation based on the past of events of late June where our dog had attacked an innocent woman.We had never intended any harm during the time, we were dealing with family matters during the time and were particularly ...

Letter to the Editor:Anne Michael is seeking more income for the schools. 11,000 dollars per student isn't enough. Maybe we could supplement property taxes by adding a tax on intellectual property. Intellectual property is a real thing. You can patent it, you can defend it in court, it is an ...