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Impressed with lt. gov. candidate Muhlbauer​

To the editor: I first met Dave Muhlbauer back in 2019 through our work as county supervisors. We’ve known each other for a while now, and I can say this without hesitation: the guy’s the real deal. Dave’s a fifth-generation farmer from western Iowa. When he talks about ag, rural communities, or what farming families are dealing with right now, it’s not something somebody handed him on a sheet of talking points. It’s his day-to-day life. I also know him as somebody who’ll work with pretty much anybody when there’s work to get done. He knows what he believes. He’ll tell ...

Says Iran war won’t make America great

To the editor: I learned something about war this week. All people who serve our country in the armed forces deserve recognition no matter what job they do. They go to protect us and our country. So our government changing a count from 18 to 14 deaths is wrong. The Vietnam War in one month lost 43 of our youth. These soldiers are being remembered by another soldier for their serving us. As told to me, you never knew if you would come back from a mission to go again. Do you approve of the war we’re in now? How many more are we going to lose before this ends? I’m praying ...

Opposes Public Safety Authority

To the editor: Webster County Public Safety Authority? Whose idea was it to make up another government department? I don’t want three people from Webster County making my decisions. If voters approve another tax to finance the new LEC this new three-member group would oversee construction and would own the completed building. The city and county - you and me - would pay rent to the authority. You people of Webster County , did you vote on these three to control the new LEC in Webster County? The present LEC is fine for Webster County criminals. Vote no in Nov. 3 2026, election. ...

SE Valley arts group is thankful for support

To the editor: Every Sunday this summer, the Southeast Valley Fine Arts Boosters set up shop at the Karl L. King Band concerts and served up hundreds of brownies, slices of cake, and scoops of ice cream, and so many of you showed up for our kids. We want to say thank you. Thank you for the donations, all of them, from the quarters dropped in the bucket to the single $200 gift that left us speechless. Thank you for stopping to talk with our students, for asking about Southeast Valley schools, and for caring about what these young people are building. Every dollar goes to our Jaguar ...

Supports railroad merger

To the editor: Fort Dodge has always had a relationship with the railroad. From the High Bridge to the tracks running through the heart of our city, the rail line is more than infrastructure. It is part of who we are. For the industries that drive our regional economy, from agriculture to manufacturing, reliable rail is not just nice to have; it is essential. As CEO of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, an organization dedicated to unifying and coordinating economic and community development to enhance the quality of life in the Fort Dodge region, my job is to position this ...

Salutes Charles Clayton

To the editor: I just want to give Charles Clayton acknowledgement on his contribution to the Fort Dodge community. He has given so much to this city through his giving, and if you’re not benefiting, it’s more because of your own hatred of a successful person. Don’t stop doing what you’re doing, Chuck. Congratulations. James T. Mosley Fort Dodge