To the editor: The Christmas season is fast approaching, Although Operation Christmas/Church Women United is no longer operating, the need is still out there. There are a number of organizations that will be flooded with requests for help at Christmastime. I am writing this letter to urge ...

To the editor: I think bullies learn to be bullies from their role models, or their parents; role models demonstrate that bullying is OK by them bullying another person. Because kids learn what they live, actions speak louder than words. If they observe their parents, or role models, ...

To the editor: A few weeks ago, I was approached by an 8th-grade girl, Katie Delaney, and her mom, Jodi, about having a dance at the Fort Museum Opera House for 7, 8 and 9th grades. Best of all, since she is one of our volunteers, she wanted to do this as her 4-H Citizenship project and to ...

To the editor: Congratulations to the Dodger Football team on an incredible and successful season. We’re so proud of you! That said, there is more worth saying about the Dodger Football community. Our son, Levi, had a season ending knee injury during the Marshalltown game. The support ...

To the editor: The big issues this election are mismanagement of health care and unfunded education. But the one issue that is always ignored is senior issues. Iowa is one of the states with a high percentage of seniors living in it. One out of every four Iowans is a baby boomer ...

To the editor: Ann Meyer is highly qualified to be our representative at the Iowa Statehouse. She is committed to the care and well-being of others, as is demonstrated by her years of service in healthcare, both as a nurse and also as an instructor. She has learned to listen and respond to ...