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Letters to the Editor

D.A. dubious of WHO Radio

Letter to the Editor: The Iowa chief justice voted out of office was appointed byTerry Branstad. Jan Mickelson on WHO radio blames democrats for her being in office. This tells me one of the qualifications for working at WHO radio is you have to be a moron. Mr. D. A. Benda Toledo

Still time to vote for Tama!!!

Hello tamatoledo news- Thanks for being among the nearly 18,000 people in 1,500 cities to vote for their hometown in Union Pacific's Great Excursion Adventure! This is the last week to vote for your hometown in the first round of the program. Hometown voting ends Dec. 6, 2010. The UP Steam ...

Concern over oil drilling in sacred Indian area

Letter to the Editor: On Nov. 18, 2010, the DNR gave the go ahead for oil drilling near Bear Butte South Dakota, just one and a half miles away in fact. Bear Butte is a sacred place for many American Indian tribes. My grandmothers people go there to pray. This is not right.Most of our sacred ...

Tama Library Silent Auction Report

Letter to the Editor: On October 13, the Tama Library held a silent auction. Our community’s response -from individuals and businesses-was wonderful. You donated; you helped us advertise; and you bought. Because of you, our book fund has been increased by $2,862.00. We are so grateful for ...

Defines the Tea Party

Letter to the Editor: Many pundits have wondered and speculated about the recent political phenomenon known as the Tea Party, but it's really quite simple. The Tea Party is a bunch of middle-aged, middle-class mostly-white people who realized in 2009 that the country they grew up in and love ...

D.A. says Vander Plaats is a phony

Dear Editor: My opinion Bob Vander Plaats didn't become governor is because he is a phony. If Bob Vander Plaats is worried about the sanctity of marriage. Why did he run with Jim Nussle who cheated on his first wife? Vander Plaats says governor Culver shouldn't be able to pick judges. How ...

Conservation wins! What’s next?

Letter to the Editor: On Nov. 2, a clear and overwhelming majority of Iowa voters (63%) declared their support for the values behind Iowa’s Water & Land Legacy amendment. This resounding “YES” vote creates the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, which will provide ...

Dutch Christmas display continues

Letter to the Editor: Dutch Christmas in the Country For the past 18 years, many folks from your reading audience have visited our annual Christmas light display near Pella. However, last fall we decided to discontuinue our lightshow due to health issues. Since then numerous folks asked us if ...

MMSC provides senior health insurance information

Dear Editor, Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center is the sponsor for the Senior Health Insurance Information Program. The last six weeks of 2010 are very important for anyone on Medicare. During this time, November 15th through December 31, 2010, you can choose to change your Medicare ...

Priase for Senator Rielly

To the Editor, Shortly before elections and on Veterans Day, it is easy to find politicians praising the military and veterans. However, finding leaders who consistently support them when it counts is more difficult. State Senator Tom Rielly is one of those legislative leaders who ...