Q: What is fundamental to our system of self-government?A: The number one check on government "of, by and for" the people is the ballot box.In 1776, the nation's founders issued a clarion call for freedom with the Declaration of Independence, listing dozens of grievances against King George III ...
It was so nice to see so many people of the community at the ground breaking ceremony Monday evening. Everything was great except the scissors needed to be sharpened. Thanks to Steve Kenkel for the use of his Boy Scout tool. A jackknife. Always prepared!Thank you.I hope you took advantage of ...
Letter to the Editor:It's about retirement - that time people hope to enjoy, and the reason they save money for those years. Now we have Mitch McConnell telling us that Congress must -address" entitlements, meaning cut Social Security and Medicare. There is a better idea - both parties need to ...
Dear Editor,Rod Blum is running a desperate campaign. Latest tv ad accusing Abby Finkenauer of being a career politician. She been in the Iowa house 2 terms like Blum been in the U.S. house 2 terms.Rod did you vote for Chuck Grassley who been in Washington DC since January of 1975? Rod I ...
Letter to the Editor:Mosiman for AuditorFor the past 40 years the Iowa Auditor of State has been a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Earning distinction as a CPA is the gold standard in the accounting and auditing professions. To become a CPA an individual must earn a minimum number of ...
Letter to the Editor:Popular speaker, Tom Stamman, will return to Heart of Iowa House of Prayer (HOIHOP) on Friday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m.Tom brings a unique blend of humor, Biblical teaching, prophetic ministry and compassion for children. Impact Ministries International (IMI) has five ...
There, I said it! I feel better now. What a relief to finally get this off my chest. And since I've admitted I actually like President Trump, I can with full confidence tell you that I am not racist, I don't hate people who are not exactly like me, I actually like women, (I married one, have ...
Letter to the Editor:In response to Mr. Marquess's letter to the editor published last week, I want to apologize if anyone thinks I attempted to bully Mr. Marquess. That was certainly not my intent. I would think it would be hard to bully a person running for Tama County Attorney, but I ...
To the Editor:Voters in Tama County have a clear choice in the upcoming election for County Attorney. Brent Heeren has my support and my vote and here's why: PRIORITIES and PROVEN RECORD. Brent has done plenty of ride alongs with law enforcement officers and he implemented an efficient and cost ...
Market Report for October 19, 2018It was a pleasant night for the Toledo Farmers' Market. The crowds are thinning down along with the vendors. The party is almost over.I found this poem last week that I really liked and reminded me of market.October gave a party;The leaves by hundreds came-The ...