Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Al Charlson

Lindsay James’ Christian faith guides her to care for her neighbors including “the least of these”, as called by Jesus in Matthew 25, and not to “pass by on the other side”, but to sto…
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Letter to the Editor: Pat Mennenga

The fight to protect private property rights in Iowa remains a hot topic. No eminent domain for private gain has been front and center for five years, moving towards the next legislati…
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Letter to the Editor: Dennis Epley

Letter to the Editor:As a former high school teacher, a devout Christian, a school board member, and a cancer survivor, I am proud to share my thoughts regarding Shawn Ellerbroek as a …
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Letter to the Editor: Jerry and Margie Laehn

To the Editor,We were surprised and disappointed that Iowa Public Television and WHO TV did not invite Libertarian Thomas Laehn to the debates for U.S. Senate candidates even though he…
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Letter to the Editor: Kathy Folkerts

I had a conversation with an individual after a Butler County parade with Shawn Ellerbroek. The gentleman shared with us that he had voted for Trump twice but said he is not happy with…
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Letter to the Editor: Betty Klobassa

I've put a lot of miles on this year.  A lot of parades and a lot of conversations, the majority of which were positive and supportive because people know what is right.  But what has …
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Letter to the Editor: Jan Nelson

Unfortunately Iowa's ranking as second highest in the nation for new cancer rates is not "breaking news".This ranking has held true for several years, with the incidence of new cancer …
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Beyond a Good Cup of Coffee

When I’m sick, coffee tastes terrible. Normally I like coffee, especially strong coffee – don’t waste good water by serving me weak coffee! As I sense I’m making a recovery from whatev…
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Letter to the Editor: Dave Wallace

I first met Jim Vowels as a concerned Little League baseball parent. What started as an agreement that it was "all about the kids" and that we should "let them have fun" flourished int…
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Letter to the Editor: Chris Oberheu

To the Editor,  I’m having grave concerns over the state of Iowa! The upcoming elections are very  important to make sure that we can keep our state safe from the liberal and socialist…
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Letter to the Editor: Todd Becker

To the Editor: Iowa Senate District #29 Senator Sandy Salmon has kept her promises. The Senator has stood her ground in the battles for pro-life legislation, protecting private propert…
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Letter to the Editor: Dr. Brian Kruse

I am writing in support of Sandy Salmon, who is running for reelection for Iowa Senate District 29.As a home educator K-12, she knows what it takes to prepare future citizens of our co…
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Letter to the Editor: Kim Junker

Shame on the Republicans. Shame on the Republicans who voted last week to give tax incentives to a multi-billion dollar steel manufacturing company from India. Your vote was a slap in …
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Letter to the Editor: Ruth Mitchell

I am writing to urge you to vote for Senator Sandy Salmon for Iowa Senate District#29.  I have known Sandy for several years and she works hard for her district.  She has a proven reco…
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Letter to the Editor: Robert Wharram

This is a letter of support for Jim Vowels running for State Senate (District 29). Jim has served as a highly respected instrumental music director at Waverly-Shell Rock High School fo…
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Letter to the Editor: Jon M. Ellingworth

Having grown up in Illinois and lived in Indiana, New York, and now Iowa the past nine years, I have come to appreciate what I see as good, old-fashioned common sense in conservative p…
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