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 ...

Letter to the Editor: I want to thank whoever turned in my Kwik Star gas card at Fareway. I hadn't realized I had lost it, and wouldn't have known where to look for it. ...

Letter to the Editor: The third Monday in January was designated as an annual Federal holiday and National Day of service by Congress. This day is to bring attention to real needs affecting our local community. On January 17th, 2011 we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the holiday recognizing ...

Letter to the Editor: In ref: to on line Poll I do not have nor do I know how to use internet. However, I feel strongly we shouldn’t tamper with the present speed limits. The only thing we can accomplish with lower limits is to more firmly convince visitors that we really are a little hick ...

Dear Editor, Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! A time of friends, family, feasting and giving. No doubt that many gifts be given and received this holiday season. Yet the most valuable gift of all is not to be found in stores nor under a Christmas tree. What is this precious ...

Letter to the Editor: NOW I SEE THE PROBLEM Now that I am retired, I have time to be out and about and to observe. I see getting to school on time safely as a problem. I know there are several school bus stops around town, but isn’t it a shame that children who live along Highway 63 literally ...