Letter of Support for Melinda Blind I am writing this letter in strong support of Melinda Blind for Mayor of Fort Madison. Melinda’s many years of dedicated public service have fully prepared …
I’ve had the honor of serving as Mayor of Fort Madison, and as I wrap up my time in office, I want to share my full support for Melinda Blind as our next Mayor. Melinda has devoted many years …
Dear Editor, I was happy to see so many people put their name forth for Mayor of Fort Madison. Participation is essential for the democratic process to work on all levels! Ideally however, the …
Fruit is starting to irk me. I’ve been trying to eat healthier and that means peeling more fruit. Well, what the hell is going on with oranges? I want to go back to the old orange. The one …
Dear Editor: Each September, the Central Lee Community School District engages an independent firm to audit its financial records. Following the completion of this audit, the district …
October is National Manufacturing Month, a time to celebrate the companies and people who build in America. Here in Lee County, manufacturing is not just part of our past. It is the foundation of our …
The lesson of the hot stove emerged again last week. That is the lesson toddlers learn early and smart ones retain for a lifetime. Touch something hot and you know not to touch it again. Educator Ian …
You may or may not recall that a couple of months ago I came out in a big way in support of Medicare Advantage Plans. And, considering my health condition of recovering from cancer treatment, …
Spontaneity hasn’t been my strong suit. But with this past week being the fifth week of the month, I decided it would be a good time to head south to visit the wife. I hadn’t been down …
Dear Editor: I have known Melinda Blind for many years and find that she is an intelligent and caring person. She was the Fort Madison City Clerk for 13 years, which means she has years of …
Dear Editor: I am writing to encourage voters in the City of Fort Madison to cast their vote for Melinda Blind for Mayor. I worked with Melinda for many years in my role as County Auditor. I …
On July 3rd, the eve of our nation’s 249th Birthday, the House passed the Working Families Tax Cut, historic legislation that prevented the single largest tax hike on working and …
