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Letters to the Editor

Billionaires and the presidential race

Letter to the Editor:Myth #1 Congress represents the will of the people.President Obama said it best - Congress is paralyzed. However, paralysis is common because politicians are indebted folks. Ted Cruz received what is possibly the largest donation ever of 15 million from the fracking ...

Questions legality of Iowa Senate legislation regarding Meskwakis

Leter to the Editor:The bill recently passed before the Iowa Senate is obviously illegal. The Interstate Commerce Act holds authority over reservations and settlements, (who endeavor to have the same rights as reservations for gambling.)If the Federal Government holds that they are in charge ...

Letters of support and dissent for candidates in 2016 Iowa Caucuses

My fellow Americans-Tired of politics as usual? Please consider supporting Dr. Ben Carson for President of these United States of America.He will: HEAL, INSPIRE, and REVIVE by bringing back our constitutional form of government.To learn more go to Ben Carson . comBob ...

The “Grand” New Addition to South Tama County High School

Letter to the Editor:The "Grand" New Addition to STC High School -Regarding the proposed addition to the STC High School; understand we are NOT, repeat, NOT against this addition. For those of you who may be unaware; this addition is to eliminate the "portable" classrooms and add this space to ...

Why you should consider Be Carson

Letter to the Editor:Why you should consider Be CarsonIn his 'Prescription for America' Dr. Carson says that he will lower the debt ceiling. WHY IS LOWERING THE DEBT CEILING IMPORTANT? Because raising the debt ceiling calls for more money to be spent in Washington lowering the value of each ...

Renewable Fuel Standards -talk to candidates

Dear Editor,Every four years, Iowa has the unique opportunity to be the first in the nation caucus. I know some of you might not consider this unique because it seems to extend the campaign season for a long time. I take the approach that this provides Iowans access to the candidates to talk to ...

D.A. has advice for Gib

Letter to the Editor:Like to tell Gilbert Chantland to urge Trump to pick Sarah Palin for VP. That be one heck of a ticket.Mr. D. A. BendaToledo

Reasons not to be prejudice agianst Muslims

Dear Editor,After the near-constant hype in recent weeks of reasons we should fear the 1.2 billion Muslims worldwide or the estimated 8 million living within the United States, there's no wonder 43 percent of Americans harbor some degree of prejudice towards Muslims, as indicated by a recent ...

Animal welfare laws needed

Dear Editor,I am advocating for better animal welfare laws. Iowa is the 2nd largest worst state for puppy mills!We need stricter laws that will end the puppy mill breeders for good!Rhonda WheelerMarshalltown

Save monarch butterflies

Dear Editor,In 2014, SaveOurMonarchs Foundation was formed to help the Monarch Butterfly survive by planting Milkweed Seeds.SaveOurMonarchs distributes free Milkweed Seed Packets to anyone requesting them at our website, SaveOurMonarchs.org.In 2015, over 1 million Milkweed Seed Packets were ...