To the editor: In response to the Messenger editorial published on July 27 titled “Government should pay for mail-in ballots.” I understand as I read that editorial, it was very absent of thought. So, we shift the cost from the citizen for the postage to the state government. The ...

To the editor: At last the word is out and so are the stores who were selling that small instrument to take your temperature that will be considered to be a fever. Anything over 100.4 should contact the doctor to see if they need more testing for the COVID-19. So when anybody is going to leave ...

To the editor: I can’t figure out why some people don’t wear masks in public. I don’t know if it’s a lack of respect, defiance, or ignorance. My wife and I wear masks when we are out in businesses and among people. We do it out of respect for others, a want to stay healthy, and the ...

To the editor: Every time I hear a police siren or notice a police car cruise by my home, I am so thankful and comforted that our officers are out there striving to keep our citizens safe and protected. A million thank yous to you all! Diane Williams Fort Dodge

To the editor: Following the tragic death of George Floyd, we saw peaceful protests turn into riots in many of our major cities. The Democrat mayors of those same cities and their state governors failed to quickly and forcefully respond to the protests when they became violent with assaults on ...

To the editor: Thank you retired Sheriff Chuck Griggs. For the years, months, days also many meetings you spent talking to the Webster County residents to vote in the LEC. Also 911, Crimestoppers, neighborhood watch, sheriff’s reserves. Also from three sheriff’s deputies starting as ...