YWCA Silver Showcase was a success

January 31, 2019

To the editor: A huge thank you! Bigger and better than ever! The YWCA of Fort Dodge would like to give a resounding thank you to all those who gave their time, talents and gifts, to make The YWCA Silver Showcase a huge success. This was, without a doubt, the most successful event in our history. The community came forward and let us know that they care about the very important work being done at the center. And that’s not all. This year we introduced The Christmas Giving Tree. Participants selected a room for individuals and their children who reside at rhe YWCA. Then the ...

Return of NAACP to Fort Dodge is a good sign

January 26, 2019

To the editor: I was pleased to read in the Jan. 20 Sunday Messenger that the Fort Dodge community is reinstating a local chapter of the NAACP. Ira Shivers’ comment that the organization is about “ … bringing in different people from different backgrounds, different races, to bring it all together” echoes the mission statement of the NAACP, which is to ensure justice and equality for all and to eliminate discrimination. Martin Luther King was an inspiration to all people; and he reminded us that, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are we doing for ...

Why does Congress allow a shutdown?

January 23, 2019

To the editor: Question: Why hasn’t our government passed a law (through all these years) that the President or Congress CAN NOT shut down the goverment? Nancy Rinehimer Webster City

Dayton Wranglers to hold Pony Express Dance

January 22, 2019

To the editor: The Dayton Wranglers Saddle Club will be holding its annual Pony Express Dance Saturday at the Best Western Starlite Village Inn & Suites in Fort Dodge. All the proceeds will be given to Easter Seals of Iowa, Camp Sunnyside. Easter Seals of Iowa enables handicapped the experience of the camp facility, for kids who would not otherwise get the chance to experience a camp. The campers come on Friday nights and spend the week canoeing, swimming, crafting and enjoying camping life, tailored just for them. Camp Sunnyside’s mission is to provide exceptional services to ...

How do politicians define border safety?

January 15, 2019

To the editor: How do politicians define border security and how would they make our southern border safe and secure? Democrats are sure to say 1) more border agents are needed and 2) more technology is needed but for good measure would add that a wall is immoral (a new [Nancy] Pelosi talking point). Republicans would agree with 1 and 2, but would add the need for a physical barrier (call it a wall, a fence, or whatever). Border Patrol agents deserve whatever means are necessary to reduce illegal activity at the border. More agents may be needed. But just how many additional agents ...

It’s time to move forward

January 12, 2019

To the editor: Last year taught me that there aren’t always do-overs. Sometimes there is no going back. The only choice is to move forward. Over the last few days, that has brought many reflective thoughts. It seems that our country and world needs to reflect on the past and learn what can be done to make our lives and our neighbors lives better — and move forward. It seems there is too much time spent trying to figure out who to blame for things that are not as hoped and not a collective goal to work toward. It’s difficult to think anyone in this country wants its ...