Appreciates former Sheriff Griggs

July 23, 2020

To the editor: Thank you retired Sheriff Chuck Griggs. For the years, months, days also many meetings you spent talking to the Webster County residents to vote in the LEC. Also 911, Crimestoppers, neighborhood watch, sheriff’s reserves. Also from three sheriff’s deputies starting as sheriff getting into the building where it is today. While managing the jail, as well the 911 comm center where it is today. Thank you, honey. You see I know as I’m his wife. Rita Griggs Fort Dodge

Who should get a vaccine?

July 22, 2020

To the editor: Many of us are anxiously waiting as the scientific community moves forward with the development, testing, and release of a vaccine for COVID-19. That will be the answer to safely reopening businesses, schools and our lives. The next question is what is the priority for who is at the front of the line for receiving the vaccine? Our health workers and emergency responders certainly should be among the first. After that, it seems that anyone who has worn a mask and tried to protect their contacts should be next, and those that have had nothing to fear during the ...

Thanks Wellness Project for silent auction

July 1, 2020

To the editor: I would like to thank Colleen (Peace) and Jordan (Mott) from The Wellness Project for putting together a fantastic silent auction. That was really great of both of you to help us out, and fill in the hole that we wouldn’t have had otherwise. That’s awesome that you guys decided to pick us for one of your silent auctions, and you guys did a magnificent job of promoting and executing. You guys should be proud of yourselves for the example you’re setting for everyone in the community. We’re in awe of what you guys actually fundraised. I promise it’ll go to good use ...

Adults need to be careful online, too

June 27, 2020

To the editor: Somehow I felt compelled to jot down and send out my views on the recent developments of politics being involved in our education. First we had a school board member tweet some political views, then we had an employee of the school district do a TikTok video that went viral. Twenty-five years ago neither one of these things would have even come out with no social media available. However, I think a lot of people believe that politics shouldn’t even be involved in our education system which is now entwined with politics. Politics and people’s thoughts about it screw ...

We have more similarities than differences

June 26, 2020

To the editor: Our country and world are in deep grief. First the coronavirus which drastically changed our daily life without warning. Stay at home orders. Even advised to not see family in person. Essential workers having the stress of being in the public even knowing it may not be safe. Newly appreciated heros. After several months of being kept away from family, friends and employment, another tragedy happened that took over airways. A Black American is killed while in police custody, seen over and over every newscast for days and days. When in the grip of grief, it is ...

Wants more integrity

June 25, 2020

To the editor: Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. I was appalled when I first read about the TikTok tactic used to reserve seats, knowingly not intending to use them, for the Tulsa, Oklahoma, campaign rally. When I read on the front page of The Messenger on Tuesday, June 23 that the video originated by a Fort Dodge educator, I felt ashamed. The typical age range TikTok was designed for is 13-18 years old. Is an educator displaying integrity by making a video to encourage teens to request a ticket and not show up for a rally? Surely there are ...