The front porch

By Shane Goodman

The front porch is about as Americana as anything. It defines a more peaceful time when family gathered and friends joined in for conversation in an early evening or a Sunday afternoon. “The Waltons” may come to mind. (Follow the link, and you will smile… I promise.)

To the Editor:

To the Editor:

I am pro-life.  I believe that if I were raped or the victim of incest, I would carry that innocent child.  However, I have been blessed and never have been that desperate woman making a desperate choice. I have not been 14 and the victim of a gang rape in my small rural hometown. I have not been pregnant with a non-viable fetus that could endanger my life. I have been blessed.

To the editor:

I am writing this letter to express my concern about the state of education under the current Republican administration and legislature in the state of Iowa. I spent 23 years as a teacher and 22 years supporting Educators prior to retiring in 2012. Since Republicans gained complete control of the Iowa Statehouse and Governor’s office in 2014, the decline has been precipitous and dangerous.

To the Editor:

On September 6, I sent District 9 State Representative Henry Stone an email asking for his position on a few important issues. Receiving no response, I resent the email two more times to no avail.

Letter to the Editor:

I wasn’t expecting to write a political editorial in support of a specific candidate; I think we are all tired of the political season, divisiveness and advertisements. I wrote a non-specific editorial in this paper encouraging voters to look at candidates, however, I would encourage you to vote for one candidate who I respect and consider a friend. He has been erroneously attacked on social media and the media.

Letter to the Editor:

To the Editor:

As we approach election day on November 8th, 2022 I believe it is imperative that we all take a good look at the candidates and educate ourselves as to why any specific candidate should be elected to office.

In this case that’s look at three reasons why Senator Charles Grassley deserves another term as our United States Senator for Iowa.

To the Editor:

Summit Carbon Solutions is running large ads to tell us they care. I personally believe someone cares when they show me. Actions speak much louder than Summit’s ads. So far, their actions show they do not care about anyone. They only care about raking in your tax dollars. They are not paying for this hazardous pipeline. Your tax dollars are supporting it.

To the Editor:

Turning a dream into a reality

By Rev. Chris Burtnett

Pastor, First
Congregational United
Church of Christ

Taking care

of the little

By Dr. Micah Mitchell - Pastor, Lighthouse to Nations

Respect for all God’s children

So, I have heard part of Biden’s Democratic agenda is to improve education, invest in childcare, improve roads, internet access, and better wages. Yet, last week President Biden stood on national TV and blatantly announced his first priority after the mid- term elections would be to codify Roe v Wade as the law of the land. He would sign this into law on the 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade on the 22nd of January.

Speaking of Mental Health

How many times do you hear that phrase in daily conversation? Not enough!!

We continue to live in a world that avoids the discussion at all costs, for fear of being stigmatized or different from others. Meanwhile, we watch family members and friends suffer and sometimes die from the deep pain they carry.

How do we change this? Who do we turn to for help? What resources are available? Where will the money come from?

Out of the Past - By Gene Miller

150 Years Ago

Local News: Kossuth County has 645 men liable to military duty for the year 1872. So says adjutant General Baker. Cerro Gordo has 708, Palo Alto 287 and Clay 640.

Local News: Do not forget to vote for an addition to the number of Supervisors. An increase can do no harm, and it will be likely to create a better feeling throughout that part of the county not represented under the current system.