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Letters to the Editor

End of a war is always messy

To the editor: Every war we’ve ever been in, leaving is always a fiasco. World War II we left Europe bombed apart and Russia took the biggest share of eastern Europe and split Berlin for years. Korea who actually won? No one wins and promising young people die. Vietnam, the North ...

Afghan withdrawal was a disaster

To the editor: Most Americans would agree it was time to end our military involvement in Afghanistan. The same number would likely find fault with the manner in which the withdrawal was completed. It is reported that Biden made the decision in April 2021 to end U.S. military involvement ...

Let’s move forward together, not backward

To the editor: As a Christian, veteran and always an independent voter, things have to change. Here we are not long after the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and so many family members are still waiting for answers and closure. In my 80 years, dad had always said you are a member of a Gold Star ...

St. Ed alum thanks Fort Dodge

To the editor: The St. Edmond Class of 1970 reunion brought me to Fort Dodge for a visit this past weekend. The reunion was wonderful and memorable, but I found the venues and services provided by the businesses we dealt with were also very wonderful and memorable. During my visit to Fort ...

Appreciates support for Twin Lakes Youth Triathlon

To the editor: The fourth annual Twin Lakes Youth Triathlon was held on Aug. 8. The 15th annual Half-Olympic Distance Triathlon and eighth annual Duathlon was held on Aug. 14. Both events were a tremendous success. A total of 158 individuals participated: 47 adults in triathlon, 26 ...

Thanks Christ Lutheran Church

To the editor: The Grace Lutheran Church family thanks Christ Lutheran Church for opening their doors to us. Because of a major water problem, it was evident we would not be able to hold our annual rummage sale in our fellowship hall. Christ Lutheran said “come on over.” Special ...