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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Our values

In the mid 1800's the US government persuaded the Meskwaki to sell their inhabited Iowa lands for 7-11 cents per acre. Capitalist land grabbers quickly leaped in, knowing the US government was actively seeking white immigrants from Scandinavia and British Isles with offers of rich farmland and ...

Letter to Editor: Lincoln Highway Bridge plans

Tama citizens have been wondering what is happening as far as the Lincoln Bridge is concerned. People are probably aware of the new store built on the east side of town. The store has put in a drive leading to their business. The city will finish the drive taking it to Fifth Street. This will ...

Letter to the Editor: Republicans haven’t secured the border

I get emails from Randy Feenstra and Ashley Hinson saying Trump be president our borders will be secure. Republicans should say that to Mollie Tibbetts family? Mollie got murdered in Republican control state of Iowa when Trump was president by illegal who work for a Republican farmer. Next ...

Letter to the Editor: Peter Rabbit

Pete Hegseth says he answers to Trump, the voter plurality, the senators and his lord and savior. Joni Earnst who tied her shoes in Afghanistan, and hence is a combat veteran, is borderline on the whole issue, whether Pete should be Secretary of Defense. The real problem is. “Does Hegseth ...

Are Tama County Employees Discriminated Against?

The Tama County Board of Supervisors are attempting to enter a contract with the Human Resource director, Tammy Wise. At their latest meeting, there was a vague item under HR. This brought several questions from the chairman, Mr. Hilmer, as he had not had time to review the contract and had ...

Letter to the Editor: Victory at last

I don’t understand why so many are surprised and appalled at the election results. Ever since the insidious scheme of Corporate Capitalism was concocted, the highest goals embedded into the system have always been for individuals to acquire great wealth, power, and unobstructed control, ...

Letter to the Editor: Staying silent is evil

The policy of mass deportation of undocumented immigrants was a significant component of the presidential victor’s campaign message. Additionally, a key promise was to improve the economy. Those of the Christian faith are responsible for praying for guidance when voting. The process of making ...

Letter to the Editor: My church is sketchy over the voucher school

The church I attend, the Meskwaki Church on 5th school, is gearing up in big way to support Fisher's voucher school. Recently there have been several state courts declaring similar endeavors illegal. At least one Iowa former judge regarding this republican octane driven sketchorama is ...

Letter to the Editor: Hope to see Nativity scene return this year

Soon, I hope to see the Nativity displayed on the Toledo Fire Department lawn during the holy Christmas season. What an experience our little community had last year when opposition to the display threatened a tradition of many years. I am so thankful for the work of the Toledo Council and ...

Letter to the Editor: Trump is an idiot

Trump wants to deport illegals. The same Trump said he pardon people who attack the Capitol and yelled kill Mike Pence. It is Trump who marries foreign Bimbos and bring them here. It is Trump who pays porn star over $100,000 to keep her mouth shut. Republicans face facts Trump is idiot. That ...