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Appreciates support of Hospice care

To the editor, Our deepest thanks to Fort Dodge and the surrounding communities for your ongoing support of UnityPoint Hospice and quality end-of-life care. On Feb. 5 we hosted in a virtual celebration – everyone gathered separately, but all were united by a common thread: the UnityPoint Hospice program. We were honored to serve as co-chairs of the 30th annual UnityPoint Hospice Ball. The event celebrates loved ones we have lost and raises awareness and funding to benefit UnityPoint Hospice patients. The evening included videos, interactive contests and a silent auction. The event ...

Says Americans have less buying power

To the editor: On Wednesday, Jan. 19, one day before the anniversary of his first year in office, President Biden held his 10th press conference, less than any of the five previous presidents in their first year. At one time he sarcastically thanked his communications team for helping him out, as if to blame them for his rambling and losing his thoughts. He became irritated at some of the reporters. What affect did Biden have on the country his first year? America has lost its energy independence. Just two years ago the U.S. was a net-exporter of oil. The U.S is now a net-importer ...

Constitution must be defended

To the Editor: On the Editorial page on 1-11-22 were two important articles that must be read. Randy Evans, executive director of Iowa Freedom of Information Council, noted that the Republican leaders who control the Senate, in Iowa, announced a decision that erases more than a century of openness- evicting journalists from the floor of the Senate. Also it was noted that there are so many news outlets (TV, internet, blogs, etc.) that there is not adequate space to accommodate the number of journalists. The journalists are now in the gallery, which puts them in an area that it is ...

Grateful for Rep. Ann Meyer

To the editor: Iowans with chronic conditions who rely on regular medications should be grateful for state Rep. Ann Meyer’s leadership as chair of the House Human Resources Committee on critical lifesaving legislation. Last session she helped usher House File 656, Nonmedical Switching legislation, through her committee standing up to insurance companies who have a practice of changing coverage of prescriptions solely based on cost. These recommendations come from their pharmacy benefit managers who receive kickbacks for changing medications of the formulary, many of which are not ...

To restrict voting is to obstruct democracy

To the editor: I’m sure you’ve heard two heads are better than one. Have you worked on a car and someone walks up and says, ‘Hey there’s a wire off or a hose? Have you done a jigsaw puzzle and have someone walk up and put a piece in that you spent an hour looking for? It’s called fresh eyes. On TV, Dr. House uses a team of doctors to give more input. I’ve heard Mayo Clinic does that and they are ranked No.1 in the nation. If we really cared about curing people why don’t all hospitals work that way? A good doctor treats the disease, a great doctor treats the patient. If ...

Says victims deserve constitutional rights

To the editor: When someone becomes the victim of a crime, financial hardships often arise. No one asks to become the victim of a crime. However, once they are it can be costly, in more ways than one. Whether it’s medical bills, property damage, lost wages or additional expenses, being a victim can take quite a financial toll on someone. That’s where restitution comes in. Restitution is a way to recompensate the victim for those financial losses. More than that, restitution also has a restorative justice element. When a sentencing court orders restitution to be paid to the ...