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 ...
Letter to the Editor: An article in The Toledo Chronicle, Tuesday, August 9, caught my attention. “AAUW to Host Jeffrey Copeland!” I read his fascinating book INMAN’S WAR. Believe me, it is a great story; once started, I could not put the book down. INMAN’S WAR is a soldier’s story of ...
Dear Editor, The American Red Cross recently announced plans to streamline operations and cut costs to better serve the public. These changes include consolidating support services and smaller chapters across the nation. Our local Iowa Rivers Chapter serving five counties in central Iowa is one ...
Dear Editor: I heard Michelle Bachman is coming to Tama-Toledo. People should ask her what did president Bush and republicans do with president Clinton surplus that was left them? Michelle who is more likely to cause a woman to want abortion Tom Harkin or Newt Gingrich who has been ...
Letter to the Editor: General Respect and Compassion in Belle Plaine ...Beauty without Vanity Strength without Insolence Courage without Ferocity And all the Virtues of Man Without his Vices. That is how Lord Byron started his epitaph to his beloved dog, Boatswain, and I believe it fits all ...
Letter to the Editor, Lob Kaloupek (I knew him as Charlie). My Dad, Tony W. Sheda, in addition to having a grocery store in Chelsea also bought cull chickens from the area farmers. In those days (1950’s) almost every farm had crops, chickens, ducks, pigs, cattle, etc. They made their own ...