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Warns of impact of socialism

To the editor: Our upcoming elections are exposing a trend that should concern anyone who values their freedom. Across the country, self-described socialists have won Democratic primaries, and if they win in the general, they will be much better positioned to advocate and implement their policies. But what is the end goal? The clearest indication can be seen in the writings of Soviet leader Lenin in his 1917 work “The State and Revolution.” On page 65 Lenin states “ ... having in view such a social order usually called socialism but termed by Marx the first phase of ...

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Supports Wendy Larson for House

To the editor: A few weeks ago, I wrote a letter to the editor on how you can’t call yourself a Christian and vote for the Democratic Party. This election cycle, there is a lot on the line including Christian values and morals. We must, as Christians, vote for the right candidate that will uphold those Christian values and Western civilization as we know it. That candidate is Wendy Larson who won a special election last December, and whom I am good friends with as well. She is a God-fearing Christian woman with humility, yet has integrity, and will vote her conscience and vote ...

Wants Republicans to prevail in election

To the editor: President Trump and Republicans have closed the border to illegal immigrants, reduced the amount of fentanyl coming across the border, reduced crime to historic lows, reduced the poverty rate to an all-time low, are against men competing in women’s sports, are against the mutilation of minors in the effort to change their gender, support the police and all law enforcement, created Trump Accounts providing $1,000 for children born between 2025 and 2028, arranged for the release of all the remaining Israelis held by Hamas, and passed that One Big Beautiful Bill in July ...

Cooperatives bring value to communities

To the editor: Agriculture is an industry built to withstand challenges, but today’s operating environment feels a little more intense and a little less cyclical. But as the CEO of NEW Cooperative in Fort Dodge, Iowa, I've seen firsthand how the cooperative model helps farmers and rural communities succeed in good times and bad. During National Cooperative Month, I'm reflecting on the value cooperatives bring to communities across Iowa and why they remain essential to agriculture's future. For generations, cooperatives have helped farmers navigate uncertainty, access new ...

Republican supports Sand

To the editor: I am a farmer, a business owner, and a Republican. I am supporting Rob Sand for governor because I believe he offers the kind of common sense leadership Iowa needs. I live in a predominantly Republican county. I am not asking my neighbors to change their party affiliation. I am asking them to consider the person seeking the office and whether that person will govern fairly for all Iowans. Rob Sand reminds me of former Gov. Robert D. Ray, whom I consider one of the best governors Iowa has ever had. I admired Gov. Ray’s decency, common sense, and willingness to work ...