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Opinion

2020 Democratic opponent supports Fleener

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: My name is Tony Walter and I have been a deputy with the Webster County Sheriff’s Office since 2004 and a sergeant since 2016. In 2020, I was Sheriff Luke Fleener’s general election opponent. Today, I am writing to show my support for the reelection of Sheriff Fleener and ...

Support the arts at Iowa Central

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: (The weekend of April 26-28) nearly 4,000 people, young and old, crowded into the new state-of-the-art, Performing Arts Center on Iowa Central’s campus. Without having to travel to New York, they enjoyed a Broadway-quality performance of “Beauty and the Beast” featuring ...

Ensuring ACCESS for Iowa’s small businesses

Local Columns

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, comprising 99.9% of all American businesses and employing nearly half of our nation’s workforce. They produce 16.5 times more patents than large firms, delivering key modernizations and competition necessary for a healthy, cost-effective ...

Backs Fleener for sheriff

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: I am writing this letter in support of Luke Fleener, who is running for re-election as the Webster County Sheriff. I have known Sheriff Fleener since 2007 when I began my employment with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office. When Sheriff Fleener was a detective, I had the ...

UnityPoint Health continues to recruit needed doctors

Local Columns

As president of UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge, I take immense responsibility in ensuring comprehensive healthcare services are available for everyone right here in Fort Dodge and our surrounding communities. Sharing the news of Iowa Heart’s termination of their agreement to provide 24/7 ...

Lowering the cost of childcare for our families

Local Columns

On my 36 County Tour, I have met with families, small business owners, and childcare providers who are rightfully concerned about the skyrocketing cost of childcare. As a father of four, I agree that we need real solutions to lower costs for our families, especially as inflation eats away at ...