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To the editor: In the 1950s, Republican Sen. Joseph McCarthy became infamous for accusing hundreds of members of the Truman administration of being Communists. After being censured by Congress for bullying witnesses on national TV, McCarthy’s immense popularity evaporated overnight. In the next three years, McCarthy drank himself to death. The American Heritage Dictionary describes McCarthyism as: 1. The political practice of publicizing accusations of disloyalty or subversion with insufficient regard to evidence; and 2. The use of methods of investigation and accusations regarded as ...

United Way campaign is community effort

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I am honored to serve as the honorary chairperson for this year’s United Way campaign. As a pastor and as the director of the SALT Center (Shining a Light Together), I have seen first hand the impact United Way of Greater Fort Dodge is having in our community. United Way has become the go-to organization for lower income families that are in need of assistance. United Way is doing very important work to help so many underprivileged youth and families in our community. I also appreciate the fact that the annual United Way campaign is truly a community process. It is all about ...

Time for change?

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: The two most recent bond issues in Webster County and Fort Dodge that were being advocated by the current governing bodies were rejected by the voters (taxpayers) who of course would become responsible for the costs associated with those bonds. Are you satisfied that the incumbent office holders advocating for those issues are in fact listening to the taxpayers? When a local or state office holder seeking re-election boasts about enacting a balanced budget, they are conveniently forgetting to tell you that the State of Iowa mandates balanced budgets. Some folks even ...

Wants Montgomery for supervisor

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: I am writing to express my strong support for Nathan Montgomery as Webster County supervisor. Having had the privilege to watch Nathan grow up, I’ve always been inspired by his ambition to take on a leadership role in our government. From a young age, he showed a dedication to serving his community and a passion for making a positive impact. Nathan is a motivated, hardworking and ethical young man who has already achieved so much. He has successfully started his own business, served in multiple leadership positions, and consistently prioritizes the best interests of ...

Former sheriff endorses Michehl

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: I am writing again to express my support for Trevir Michehl for Webster County sheriff. I realize that I may be upsetting some of my Republican friends by speaking out, but I truly believe that Trevir is the right person for this role. He will use 100 percent of his time to make Webster County a safe place to live for all residents, regardless of political affiliation, and he will partner well with the Fort Dodge Police Department and the Iowa State Patrol. I have complete faith that Trevir will be a great leader for the Webster County Sheriff’s Department, and he has ...

Voters, it’s time to get serious about the election

Editorial

This is an election year, during which voters will pick a president plus other federal, state and local officials. Thanks to campaign signs and candidate forums, anyone who pays the least bit of attention to current events knows that. It is time for voters to get serious about the choices facing them on the ballot. We urge all voters to educate themselves not only on the candidates, but on the act of voting itself between now and the election. This year, Webster County voters will pick a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, a state senator, two state representatives, three ...