Letter to the Editor: I know I am not the only one questioning why millions of dollars were spent on six miles of new four lane only to have the speed limit left at 55 mph. I drive Highway 30 a lot across the state, and it has to be a fact that Cedar Rapids and Ames carry at least 100 times the ...
Dear Editor: There is a person who nocks me in comments section for being a liberal democrat this person calls himself or herself fiscal conservative. I like to ask him or her what cost more federal funding of abortions or federal funding of childbirth then welfare programs for the child? ...
Letter to the Editor: I am writing to you because there are many people that need our help. The Mental Health Clinic of Tama County is a vital organ in the body of our community. A lack of awareness is poisoning that vital organ . This lack of awareness not only poisons our community at the ...
Letter to the Editor: It was good of Tony Sheda to explain in his 18 September 2011 Letter to the Editor entitled “Another look at “Lo”” that the change in Lob Chaloupek’s behavior between the 1940s and 1957 when he died at age 70 was likely due to dementia. But Tony’s letters ...
Letter-To-The-Editor: Fall is the time of Harvest. Colors of the landscape rapidly change from shades of green to various shades of red, yellow and brown. Stewards of the land that have invested in Iowa’s natural resources can now see the value of their productive efforts. Let’s make it a ...
Letter to the Editor: In closer look at Lo’s history, he died in 1957 at age 70 so his muttering and cussing may de due to dementia. These mannerisms are characteristic of somebody with dementia. Others who knew Lob said he worked making hay and other farm work and was quiet, easy-going and ...
Letter to the Editor: A common complaint in our nation is that government is ineffective and unconcerned. It is refreshing to find an example of a case of government at its best. Many of us have friends and relatives who were dear to us in life and still dear although they are no longer with ...
To the Editor: I would just like to remind everyone, that there is a very dedicated group of students involved in a third “ STC Fall Sport”: STC Cross Country! I did not see anything about “STC Cross Country” recognition on the Fall Sports Poster put out by sponsors, just the Football ...
Dear Editor: To the republicans who get mad at me because i bash republicans. How do you feel about the news showing the republicans running for president bashing each other? They are doing what i'm doing. I thought Reagan said republicans shouldn't bash each other. These republicans ...
Dear Editor, The miracle of the missing jacket A recent visit to my hometown, Toledo, has once again reinforced the honesty and integrity of Tama County folks. Here's the story: Last December I went to my coat closet only to realize my beautiful black leather jacket was missing. I had no ...