To the editor: Ann Meyer has been representing House District No. 9 for nearly two years. Since she was elected she has been providing diligent, thoughtful and purposeful leadership for not only our district but the state of Iowa as well. In the last two years, Ann has advocated for our ...

To the editor: Over the last few election cycles, it seems to have been the exception rather than the rule that I have cast a ballot truly in support of a candidate. Quite the contrary, it often plays out that I am voting for the “least worst” or the “lesser of two evils.” I am ...

To the editor: Dear citizens of Webster County, First and foremost thank you for the humbling opportunity to serve as your sheriff for the past years and as a Webster County reserve, deputy sheriff and sheriff for the last 35 years. I have witnessed our fellow Webster County citizens in very ...

To the editor: I used to think that voting against “politics as usual” meant voting against the incumbent. Nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to the House District 9 election if, like me, you define “politics as usual” as dishonest and negative campaign tactics like ...

To the editor: For those unaware, SERT is an acronym for Special Emergency Response Team, equal to what you hear on TV as SWAT. Sergeant and candidate for sheriff Luke Fleener is the commander of our regional SERT team. The names below are wives of current or past SERT members who support ...

To the editor: Dirty politics at the federal level may be unavoidable, but it can be fought at the state level and all but beaten locally. Most political candidates start out with good intentions, but human nature can lead them to become overly competitive. When that happens this ...