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Letters to the Editor

Calls U.S. 30 speed limit a scam

Dear Editor:There is no greater scam in Iowa than the area in which speed on Highway 30 in your service area is reduced from its reasonable rate to 55 miles per hour. Wait, the speed cameras on I-380 in Cedar Rapids would be a close runner-up.Wake up, Iowa DOT, and keep speeds consistent and ...

Calls on legislators to solve labeling disaster

Letter to the Editor:As a young local farmer, I am having a "beef" with an upcoming trend. The impossible burger and fake meats trend is growing in popularity.Being in the Ag industry, we must accept and mold to the consumers needs and trends while continuing to inform consumers of safety and ...

Calls Agian For Engineering School

Letter to the Editor:There is a bill getting funds to raze the Iowa Juvinal Home. (www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/iowa-lawmakers-budget-for-razing-selling-vacant-state-buildings-20190409)I would like an Engineering School there. I believe if we construct a Gant Chart, to see if ...

Grateful For County Road Workers, Toledo EMS, Dispatchers, Neighbor

Letter to the Editor:I'd like to take this opportunity to give a big SHOUT OUT to an awesome group of people for saving my life ... beginning with 911 dispatchers Julie H. & Caitlan R. , Tama County Fire Dept., Toledo EMTs Greg, Tom, Dave, Tama County Road Dept. Tom N., Stacy S. and ...

Here Comes the Sun

We the people have angered Mother Nature She has thrust severe storms upon us Creating a holocaust of hardships and loss to mankind. We were warned.We the people took away the rich black Earth dumping and applying poison killing Natures gift of land to grow our food to feed The world. We were ...

Supprot appreciated by Iowa River Hospice and The American Cancer Society

Letter to the Editor,Night of Stars again was a huge success for our community. This wonderful event celebrated its 27th anniversary on April 13th to benefit Iowa River Hospice and The American Cancer Society.The entire Night of Stars Committee led by Susan Krough, Kyley Leger, Brain Leger, and ...

Quentions Rep. Fisher, Iowa Juvenile Home plans

Letter to the Editor:I read in the paper the fix is finally in, actually its been in since day one.Just like in the Movie "Chinatown", the Republicans have duped the public's where their fat cat republican sponsor get the Juvinale Home lock stock and barrel.What Dean Fisher doesn't realize is ...

School choice vs. funding

Letter to the Editor:The movement called "School Choice" seems like such a positive concept that all should favor because we NEED to have choice in the schools our children attend. However, it also suggests that choice does not currently exist, but choice already exists.Children can attend ...

Open letter to the voters of Iowa Valley Community College District

Letter to the Editor:On behalf of the Board of Directors of Iowa Valley Community College District I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support in the most recent bond referendum. A special thank you to those who were supportive. We would also say thank you as well to ...

“Light Up Marshallotwn” tornado relief fundraiser in Tama

Letter to the Editor:I am with the committee "Light Up Marshalltown." We are fundraising for the tornado recovery victims and those in need in Marshalltown. This will all be happening at the Tama Ballroom on Saturday, April 13th, located at 1411 E 5th St in Tama.Starting at 10am we will be ...