Letter to the Editor: I have read in newspapers, also heard on TV and radio the plight of our public school systems. As a former teacher and school administrator, I can advise you of my opinion on how to solve this situation, and it won’t cost a dime. NUMBER ONE: You must have a staff of ...
Letter to the Editor: What a great season that the STC girls basketball team is having. They are currently 14-1 and ranked 9th in the state. As a lifelong citizen of this community, STC graduate, and an overall STC sports fan, you can probably imagine my disappointment when the IGHSAU (Iowa ...
Dear Editor: I have enjoyed John Sheda’s recent columns in your newspapers. Keep up the good work. John Werner Tama
Letter to the Editor: As of today, Jan 20, 2011, Mediacom will be changing its cable service to much of eastern Iowa, virtually ending their analog (non-digital) cable service to nearly 1/3 of its subscribers and customers. While Tama County is not yet affected, it surely will be in the very ...
Letter to the Editor: I’ve been reading about Sheriff Kucera’s concern about Iowa’s new gun laws. This same conversation was held before Minnesota passed C.C. (concealed carry). Those opposed predicted that the streets would run red from all the shoot-outs, every town would be an O.K. ...
Letter to the Editor: GovernorTerry Branstad said we have to much government. Will Branstad get rid of meat inspectors, egg inspectors, the police? Mr. D. A. Benda Toledo
etter to the Editor: Tama County Humane Society is an incredible asset to our community. Recently a compassionate landowner, a Tama County sheriff and Dr. Cooper rescued a helpless sweet young dog from a terrible fate. He was entwined with cable, cutting him and had been outside for at ...
Letter to the Editor: After years of delay, petitions and lawsuits, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is finally moving forward on steps to reduce songbird deaths from communication towers. But the FCC needs to go further to get to the bottom of all the factors causing needless ...
Editor, I just read a column in your fine paper. What a refreshing column it was. Honest, Down to Earth, Somewhat funny, Thought provoking etc, etc. Whatever you pay Mr. Sheda is well worth it. (It’s probably too soon to discuss a raise). He will probably share his Pulitzer Prize. This letter ...
Dear Editor: Why do republicans nock me for something they also do? When i write a letter to the editor i sign it Mr. D. A. Benda because i don’t want to be bothered by some rightwing republican. A person wrote a message in commit section of TamaToledonews.com nocking me for not signing my ...