Letter to the Editor:This is only my very own opinion...I will whole heartedly support Mayor Dave S .in the mayoral elections. He is very personable, honest and community and govern-mental minded. During his term of office I have noticed positive workings in our community.Dave is a Veteran of ...
Dear Editor,A troubling pattern is emerging with the high-level managers that run Governor Branstad's state government. We have a Human Services Director who was unaware of isolation policies at the Iowa Juvenile Home, a Veterans Home Commandant that bullies staff and residents, and an Economic ...
Dear Editor,As I watched the news this last week and saw of a police officer being shot and killed in the line of duty, my mind couldn't help but think of the officers I have gotten to know over the last year. Jamie Buenting of Rockwell City was just doing his job, responding to a scene when he ...
Letter to the Editor:September 8 thru 14 has been proclaimed to be Direct Support Professional Recognition Week both nationally through Senate Resolution 208 and in Iowa via a proclamation by Governor Branstad. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are dedicated, well-trained individuals who ...
Dear Editor:It is with much sadness that I write this letter. After 30 years of providing shelter, counseling, advocacy, and support to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault; and strengthening community awareness and education of these issues, Domestic Violence Alternatives/Sexual ...
Dear Editor,August is National Water Quality Month. It is important to acknowledge that we all need to be aware of what we can do to improve our water quality. We all want clean water and strive to ensure that we continue to monitor practices and improve on them. Iowa farmers are using many ...
Letter to the Editor:To the Tama City Council:Work started on the Skate Park.Estimate of startup $19,600.00, minus donations of $13,598.00. Leaving about $6,000.00Add to that, You are estimating costs of $12,472.99 (First Year); $12,445.00 (Second Year); $10,895.00 (Third year)That puts the ...
Letter to the Editor:The front page article on the Aug. 20 Times Republican titled "Sodders calls for hearing on Toledo home" left the reader with some incorrect information regarding the Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo. I wish to make sure the readers of the Times Republican have accurate ...
To the Editor,When it comes to creating jobs, Governor Terry Branstad's favorite tactic is providing bigger and bigger tax giveaways to mega corporations.Here's why that's a problem. All too often when Governor Branstad announces he's won yet another bidding war, Iowa taxpayers and existing ...
Letter to the Editor,Recent news stories have raised questions about the Iowa Juvenile Home. These stories have tried to portray the Iowa Juvenile Home (IJH) as a dangerous place for Iowa kids. As your state representative I have been reviewing the situation and I hope to ease the concerns many ...