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Letters to the Editor

Vows to maintain a police department with dignity

To the editor: During this somber time, we as a whole have turned our eyes toward the events currently unfolding in Minneapolis. I have seen the same appalling photos and video footage you have, and I was deeply saddened to learn that on Monday, May 25th, 2020, George Floyd died while in ...

Thanks Fareway for gift card

To the editor: Thank you Fareway Meat & Grocery Fort Dodge and Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance for the gift card that I received the other day. One half of the amount on the card I have paid it forward to a family that can also use this during these difficult times. Thank you again ...

Critical of president’s response to pandemic

To the editor: In response to “The blame game is on” published April 24th, yes the president is to blame, he’s supposed to be the leader of this country. You omitted all of the facts in your editorial. On January 1st WHO began investigating COVID- 19. On Jan. 23, The WHO Director- ...

A Merry Christmas in May

To the editor: I want to make an early announcement to let the people know I will be putting my lights of Christmas up again this coming year, only because of this virus spreading all over. Last year was positively the last year. I am sure by the time Christmas gets here, a very large ...

Alarmed at attacks on Asian Americans

To the editor: Though I have not witnessed this personally, my adopted daughter who is of Asian decent, and lives in another part of our country, has experienced it first-hand. It has progressed to the point that she is scared for her own safety. She is ostracized in part due to the unfounded ...

Ball organizers say thank you

To the editor: We’re all in! The theme of the 37th Friends of Saint Edmond Ball was exemplified on so many levels and in so many ways these past few weeks. A journey that began late last year with the primary challenge of following a record-breaking year for funds raised quickly changed ...