Dear Editor; You may have seen in the news recently that President Trump signed an Executive Order demanding the reduction of several agencies, including the IMLS (Institute of Museum and …
What we’re finding out is that Musk’s firing (and sometimes re-hiring) federal workers is not saving us money, but rather costing us money. The same can be said for the mass deportations …
Open letter to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds: Today the Iowa Capital Dispatch, in regards to Trump’s economic plans, quotes you as saying “I think it’s going to be bumpy for awhile” and at the same time praising …
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude to the voters of Lee County for their overwhelming support in electing Blaine Watkins to the Iowa House of Representatives. We are thrilled that our …
I’ve been watching and reading the political circus lately, and I gotta say, this thing people call Trump Derangement Syndrome is real—and it’s getting old. Look, I get it: Donald …
To the Editor: Blaine Watkins is running for public office in the Iowa House of Representatives. I do not know Blaine Watkins, but I’ve read many glowing opinions of him. My issues with …
Dear Editor: I like many citizens in Lee County was shocked and heartbroken to hear of Representative Martin Graber’s sudden passing at the end of January. I spent many years serving in …
Dear Editor: We are writing in support of Nannette Griffin, candidate for Iowa House District #100 in the special election next Tuesday, March 11th. ... Nannette, being a …
Dear Editor: A private Catholic school in Dubuque recently announced a 58% tuition increase. Tuition is now $11,100 per year K-12. What student from a poor or middle-class family will be able to …
Dear Editor: I'm writing with urgent concern about Senate File 347, legislation that would dramatically restrict our library's ability to serve as an anchor institution of learning and discovery for …
Dear Editor: Where and Who is Watkins? It is a long-expected tradition in Iowa for voters to meet the candidate in person, shake the hand, look them in the eye, give them the Iowa look over. The …
Dear Editor; We have a Fort Madison native (who) is retiring Judy Burner. 35 of those years were in Ft. Madison. Her father ran Jerry's Cab and the pool hall at 18th and G. Judy worked at the …
