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Local historian: Expo Park name should remain

To the editor: Our City Council is once again assaulting Fort Dodge’s proud heritage in an effort to destroy the memory of one of our town’s most iconic institutions. Exposition Park was home to the Hawkeye Fair, which for more than a decade rivaled the Iowa State Fair in stature and attendance. Expo Park exhibited an incredible array of entertainment venues enjoyed by people from Iowa and the entire Midwest: a grandstand capacity of at least 7,000 horse/harness racing, cabins, campground, several show barns, a large Ferris wheel, roller coaster, and more. It was at the heart of ...

Fears jurors not impartial for Trump trial

To the editor: Anyone who’s been summoned to jury duty knows they question you about any prejudices you might have that may sway your judgment. They will drop you in a heartbeat if they believe something keeps you from basing your verdict on only facts and evidence. The Senate impeachment trial already has the jurors picked by you the voters. The jurors will be asked take an oath from a chief justice. I’d like to report a crime to the American people. Lindsey Graham is going to commit perjury the second he’s sworn in to be an impartial juror. Apparently he thinks he’s above the ...

Says Democrats’ effort to remove Trump will fail

To the editor: After three years, Democrats in control of the House of Representatives finally made good on their efforts to impeach President Trump. Don’t kid yourself. House Democrats Nancy Pelosi, Jerry Nadler and Adam Schiff are not sincere when they stand before the microphones and say Democrats are sad and take no pleasure in impeaching Trump. During the last days of the hearing held by the House Judiciary Committee some Democrats were seen paying more attention to their cell phones than the hearing proceedings and Chairman Nadler fell asleep, at least twice. Democrats have ...

The Lord’s Cupboard says thank you

To the editor: As we approach the end of 2019, it is with gratitude I write this letter to express thanks for all who have made donations to The Lord’s Cupboard this past year. Whether it be a monetary donation, large or small, or a box or bag of canned and household goods, your donations are what keep us able to serve the food insecure in Webster County. As we soon begin the year 2020, please continue to think of us throughout the year with your giving. We are embarking on a fundraising effort to make our facility handicapped accessible and your donations will continue to be ...

Appreciated bingo game

To the editor: I would like to thank Santa (The Messenger) for the $1,000 I won. It was so much fun watching and waiting every day for the three months for the bingo numbers and to fill my card. Thanks to Mark, who delivers my paper for getting it to my door usually by 6 a.m. Imagine my surprise when that last number showed up. I was on my way to Fort Dodge bright and early. I would also like to thank Friendship Haven for the gift and for sponsoring this contest with The Messenger. It was lots of fun. Merry Christmas and many thanks. Joan Kollmorgen Humboldt

Thanks community for coat drive

To the editor: The Community Health Center of Fort Dodge and Shimkat Motor Co. would like to thank the community for their outpouring of support for the 10th annual Coats for Kids coat drive. This joint project collects coat donations, both new and gently used, as well as other winter items to distribute to children in our community who are without a warm coat facing our cold Iowa winter. The need is great and through your coat donations and financial donations we gave away a record number of coats this year. Approximately 528 coats were distributed plus hats, mittens and snow pants ...