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Thanks from Sonshine Singers for support

To the editor: “Thank You” are two very small words that cannot possibly convey the love and mutual admiration the Sonshine Singers feel toward our audiences that have faithfully attended and supported our many ministries over the last 20 years. As we sang God’s praises (in February), all those present felt the power of the Holy Spirit as we together celebrated His love for us. Through the generosity of our wonderful congregations, we were able to give to both the Lord’s Cupboard and The Food Pantry a wonderful donation to supply for the needs of others. Thank you, so very ...

Thanks Sonshine Singers for help for Holy Trinity Food Pantry

To the editor: Holy Trinity Parish would like to thank the Sonshine Singers, not only for their gift of uplifting music that they have given to the community over the years, but also for their recent donation to Holy Trinity Food Pantry. The Sonshine Singers were gracious in giving a portion of what they received from the public freewill offerings at their concerts, to Holy Trinity Food Pantry. The Sonshine Singers financial gift will help purchase 14,285 pounds of food from the Food Bank of Iowa to feed those in need here in Webster County. Thank you to all who have been a part ...

‘God loves. Choose life’

To the editor: Here’s a short unsubstantiated story attributed to Ernest Hemingway. As the story goes, Hemingway was challenged to write a compelling story in just six words. He wrote: “For sale: Baby shoes. Never worn.” This powerful story is becoming the reality that describes America. Millions of babies will never have the opportunity to wear shoes because their lives have been snuffed out. This tragedy could end with another six-word story: “God loves. God forgives. Choose life.” Lorraine Martin Fort Dodge

Job well done, city recycle truck driver

To the editor: It was recycling day for my neighborhood this morning, so I placed my dumpster out the night before. I knew we had several inches of snow in the forecast and didn't want to drag the dumpster out over the snow in the morning. Through the night we received at least 5 inches of snow. When I looked out the window in the morning to see the snow amount, I noticed the snow plows had knocked the recycling dumpster over on its side, not all the way over but at least half over. My first thought was that the recycling truck would pass it by if it wasn’t straight up and ...

It is raining!

To the editor: We often hear that the state’s financial reserves are set aside for a “rainy day” and I am writing this letter to say It Is Raining! The mental health needs of our children in Iowa are intense and growing and the time has come to mobilize our efforts to support an estimated 1 in 5 children (Youth Mental Health First Aid) who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or other diagnosable illnesses. We need to advocate with our policy makers to take some of the $127 million that Governor Reynolds touted as “flush reserves” in January’s ...

E15 ban needs to be lifted

To the editor: The Trump Administration has recently directed the Environmental Protection Agency to allow sales of E15 year-round rather than the current Sept. 16 to May 31 timeframe. While a longer window to purchase E15 is important to me as a corn producer, it is also important to all Iowans for the economic value additional usage of the locally produced fuel brings to our state. Like most Iowans, I am proud Sens. Grassley and Ernst were instrumental in urging President Trump toward this directive. Unfortunately, that process has been stalled by a number of factors, including ...