Breaking News

Letters to the Editor

Honors brother who was killed in Vietnam War

To the editor: Sixty years ago on March 9, 1966, my brother Delbert Peterson died in Vietnam. Delbert was born on May 11, 1939, the first of seven children born to Bernice and Raymond Peterson of Manson. Delbert graduated from Manson High School in May 1957. He entered Iowa State University in the fall of 1957. He enrolled in ROTC at Iowa State and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Force upon graduation from Iowa State in July 1962. In August 1965 Delbert was assigned to receive special training flying the AC-47, a Douglas DC-3 commercial airliner converted for ...

Resident has snow removal concerns

To the editor: I have written a lot of editorials lately about our government that never seem to get published so I will try a different subject. Unless you live on a snow route, I am sure that there are people all over town that have the same problem that I have been dealing with for 40 years. I live on a street that only has parking on my side, so even though people have driveways they are always parking on the street and when the snowplow comes along, it usually only does the one side which means I rarely have the snow in front of my house moved. The only times I've had the street ...

Salutes Messenger coverage

To the editor: I want to commend Chris Johnson for his excellent coverage of musical events at the Fort Dodge schools. He is so thorough, detailed and professional and has an uncanny talent for capturing the enthusiasm of the participants. We really appreciate his intuitive coverage. We are saving all of his articles pertaining to our granddaughter’s participation so this information will be re-read and cherished for many years. Coverage of sports and community activities are also covered in an excellent and readable way by Messenger reporters. Thank you to The Messenger ...

Unhappy with situation in our country

To the editor: It was explained to me that friends and relatives who are better off than some of us lower class people can’t always understand or see the lower class battles with less finances. Confronted by ICE, raise your arms and verbally pray as long as you can. We know what the alternative is. Control your anger and tell others to pray too. I hope your relatives aren’t dark-skinned. Get ready to vote in November. Our country and people are waiting for tariffs and other things to solve our problems. That isn’t going to happen. We need people in offices to work ...

Says Dr. Cochrane made extra effort for patients

To the editor: As I read the article on Dr. Bruce Cochrane I realize that there were some important facts that were not reported. Dr. Cochrane was an officer in the United States Air Force. During a training exercise he broke his back and was in a body cast for many months. At this time, he was prescribed narcotics for pain control. When his children were young there wasn’t a dance recital or sporting event of theirs that he missed. Throughout their childhood he frequently spent his summers being their coach for football and baseball. He now has been coaching his grandchildren in ...

Supports Larson for House District 7

To the editor: All of us who live in the Iowa House District 7 which includes Calhoun County, Pocahontas County, Sac County and the western part of Webster County are indeed fortunate to have good school districts, good local public libraries, good health care services and a relatively safe environment in which to live and to raise our families and prepare our children for their futures. This also includes human services assistance, good roads and other infrastructure needs to accommodate the largest industry in our district which is agriculture and ethanol production. Compare the ...