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Opinion

Supports Michehl for sheriff

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: The primary election for Webster County Sheriff is on June 4, and I am writing this letter of support for my friend, Deputy Trevir Michehl, whom I have known and worked with since 2007. I first met Trevir after I hired him as a police officer in Webster City. After graduating ...

Memorial concert was memorable

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Bruce Perry was a highly esteemed colleague of mine for many years. We were both on the Fort Dodge musical scene for a long time, he for 30 years and I for 40. The concert by the Fort Dodge Choral Society on Sunday, on May 5, was a memorial concert for Bruce, who was its ...

Supports Sheriff Fleener

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: It is my pleasure to recommend and endorse Luke Fleener for Webster County Sheriff in the primary election on Tuesday, June 4. Over the last four years, I have had the opportunity to work with Luke on multiple important issues facing our community. Issues such as crime ...

Standing up for our nation’s veterans

Local Columns

Our veterans are heroes who have dedicated their lives to service and risked their own safety to protect our freedoms and defend our flag at home and abroad. On my 36-County Tour, I’ve met with incredible veterans who have relayed their stories of bravery and patriotism to me, emphasizing ...

May is Beef Month in Iowa

Editorial

As we enter the month of May, it is worth noting that it is a time to celebrate an important meat product. May is Beef Month. For many of us, every month is a time to partake of a food that ranks high on the list of culinary favorites. It’s no secret that Americans have a love affair with ...