I hear republicans blaming democrats for president Trump having problems getting things done in congress. How can that be when republicans have control of congress? Republicans are you so stupid you still think Tom Harkin is still senator?
Letter to the Editor:On June 30, 2017, STC Elementary Summer School students went out into Tama /Toledo to learn about different careers in our community. The students were divided up into groups of 7 to 9 students with an adult and visited different businesses for 30 minute sessions on Friday ...
To the Editor,Senator Jeff Edler of State Center needs to stand up for his constituents. He needs to tell Iowa's U.S. Senators to vote against pending healthcare legislation that would hit children in his Senate district especially hard.The health insurance of 41% of children in Tama County is ...
Letter to the Editor:SENIORS, SENIORS,Where will you go?The Toledo Comm. Bldg. where you can't go,WHY! Oh Why! Did they toss you out?No one knows what it's all about!Out with the old, in with the newSomething newer and prettier will do!No one cares anymore about you.LET US JOIN TOGETHER!Help us ...
Letter to the Editor:Thank you seems hardly enough here in Marshalltown anymore! At every turn, the community and surrounding areas show up in a big way to support the efforts of the many non-profits in our community. Last week was no exception. On Wednesday night June 14, JBS lent their time, ...
Letter to the Editor:Regarding plans to discontinue services /f acilities at the Toledo Senior Center/Toledo Community HallTo whom it may concern:Have you driven lately through Tama and Toledo? How many vehicles do you see at business places? How many businesses are there left in town? Do you ...
Letter to the Editor:I left last Monday's meeting of the Toledo City Council with a heavy heart. The city council members and the mayor are elected from the community because of their honesty, intelligence and character. They are given the task of making decisions on a wide variety of topics ...
Letter to the Editor:Has anyone ever noticed how clean the ditches are from Church Street east past Oakland Drive on Business 30?Well I have, and I know why it looks clean because two nice people on Vine Street are out there often picking up your garbage.I do hope the next time you have garbage ...
Dear Editor:June 1, 2017 several Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team members had the opportunity to present the funds that they raised for the Midwest Wildfire Relief to the Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation Board for distribution to those tragically affected by the devastating fires. The final tally for the ...
Letter to the Editor:The South Tama School Board met for a special session May 22 at 9:30 to interview superintendent candidates. About a month ago I attended a school board meeting to discuss Mary Jones, the current superintendent. About 75 people attended and several spoke. Everyone that ...