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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Letter to the Editor: Vote against raising taxes and jeopardizing our Constitution. A good salesman sells the benefits of his produce, while downplaying the price. It’s up to you to look at the whole picture and determine whether or not the product is a “good buy.” Right now a few ...
Letter to the Editor: Those who read the Oct. 24th Des Moines Register front page story on money in political races, saw that Bruce Rastetter is now Terry Branstad's top fund raiser. In my last letter, I listed Rastetter as one of those recipients of big eastern money. It is a sad period in our ...
Letter to the Editor: IWILL Vote Yes for Natural Resources For a state whose lifeblood is our rich soils, Iowa’s natural resource record seems short-sighted. Iowa currently ranks 49 out of 50 states in public lands, and 47 out of 50 states in natural resource spending. The DNR cannot ...