Mob violence may keep spreading

July 24, 2020

To the editor: Following the tragic death of George Floyd, we saw peaceful protests turn into riots in many of our major cities. The Democrat mayors of those same cities and their state governors failed to quickly and forcefully respond to the protests when they became violent with assaults on police, assaults on law-abiding citizens and the destruction and looting of businesses. In Seattle, and other cities, police officers were ordered to stand down and were then verbally abused and pelted with rocks, bottles, bricks and Molotov cocktails. The mayors and governors were unprepared ...

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 ...