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Has unanswered questions about Iowa water quality

To the editor: In the March 10 Messenger, the editorial “Iowa Water Quality Affects Us All cited the latest annual report of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy. I read the article hoping to learn what progress has been made in the last five years. Mike Naig states “This report shows progress in each of the areas measured. We are encouraged by the efforts of the public and private sectors to implement conservation practices across the state. And are working to build on this success going forward.” I read the report and it states what is being done and the amount of money ...

Lord’s Cupboard says thank you for donations

To the editor: Thanks to The Messenger and all who attended and donated food items at their annual Home Show held March 1,2 and 3, 2019. Your generous donation stocks the shelves in the Lord’s Cupboard and in turn helps feed those less fortunate in Webster County. In 2018, The Lord’s Cupboard distributed food and household items to 1,041 households, comprised of 2,435 men, women and children. The numbers for the beginning of 2019 are already ahead of last years’ at this time. We appreciate those who have donated in the past and ask for your continued support going ...

DNC should reconsider ban on Fox News

To the editor: So, the Democratic National Committee has decided that Fox News will not be allowed to host any of the Democratic primary debates held to choose the Democratic nominee for president in 2020. I thought all along, or so we all have been led to believe, the Democratic Party was the Party that promoted and practiced diversity. Diversity, like in presentation of and acknowledgement of differing opinions (I must have been wrong on that one). But what we really know is the Democrats don’t want the likes of Fox News reporters or journalists because they may ask tough ...

If you eat or wear clothes, thank a farmer

To the editor: In honor of our farmers who provide the food and fiber that helps feed and clothe our nation we celebrate National Ag Week during the week of March 10-15. Today’s farmers can produce more with less thanks in part to precision (GPS) agriculture, improved seed genetics and the like. As Americans we enjoy the safest most affordable food supply in the world, which translates to having more disposable income to spend on other household expenses, travel and other non-essential luxury items. Perhaps forgotten in all this is the economic contribution agriculture provides ...

Does commission really protect the environment — or special interests?

To the editor: Do you care about your future? What about your kids’ future? What basics do we need? Clean air to breathe would be the obvious choice. Second, clean water fit to drink is a must. With those and our rich soil we can grow our own food. It’s a piece of cake, the future is bright. But wait, suddenly the air is foul and the water polluted. Roadblock! I know life is infinitely more complex but can we even start without the first two. Why don’t we think that way? Thomas Fuller said “We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” The rules concerning who the ...

Appreciates Sonshine Singers help for Lord’s Cupboard

To the editor: As director of the Lord’s Cupboard, I would like to express our appreciation to the audiences and the members of the Sonshine Singers, for the awesome donation given to us as a result of offerings taken during their final performances February 14, 15 and 16, 2019. Their ministry has touched a lot of lives over the past twenty years and they have shared offerings with many organizations in the communities where their members live and work. To be chosen as this year’s recipient is worthy of a public “thank you” to all who participated and attended. Blessings to ...