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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 ...

Impressed by the kindness of a stranger

To the editor: I wish to share an experience I had while shopping for groceries at Walmart this past Tuesday morning, Sept. 22. As I was checking out with a clerk, my credit card would not work in the machine. I did not have any cash or checks to pay for it. The young lady behind me spoke up and told the clerk she would pay for it in her checking out. I was so surprised and thanked her, but was in a hurry to meet our bus. I took the cart of groceries and left the store. I was so surprised and thankful. I want her to know I intend to give an equal amount to a local charity. Carol ...

Writer wants incumbents out of office

To the editor: I don’t know about you folks , but I’m getting really tired of all these political ads. You’ve probably got an idea who’s going to get your vote. That is, if you’re going to vote, but I hope so. Just remember who we have to thank for the tariffs, the One Big Beautiful Bill, $4.40 a gallon gas and $6 diesel fuel. The Strait of Hormuz was open, and we had people helping to furnish fuel to the rest of the world. All our representatives and senators from Iowa voted for everything the current administration wanted. Tariffs have made things three times higher ...