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Kloberdanz’s experience, dedication uniquely qualify him for re-election

To the editor: Next Tuesday the voters of Hamilton County District One will face a choice between two highly respected candidates that are seeking the office of Hamilton County Supervisor. Although Iowa law requires a candidate to seek the office of County Supervisor on a party label, it is in reality an administrative position that oversees the County’s business and is not in any way political in the exercise of its statutory authority. The background experience together with any personal interaction one may have encountered with a candidate will and should always be considered ...

This is not the year to be partisan when voting; support people who respect voters

To the editor: I have been reading with great interest the articles about the Summit pipeline in your paper. Although I moved away some time ago, I am still very concerned about the Webster City community. Out of curiosity a couple of years ago I attended an informational meeting concerning the Navigator pipeline. I heard many shocking things that day about the dangers from these. The representatives from the company said no need to worry, if there was a leak they would know within 10 minutes! A well-respected and well-known official in Polk County came into the room about halfway ...

Please vote for our friend Mary Clausen for Hamilton County Supervisor

To the editor: Not many people have the opportunity to remain friends with kids you went to elementary school with. But we have. We’ve grown up with Mary. We’ve known her through her teens to current day. And one thing is constant. If someone was in need— she was there. Whether it was a school activity that needed volunteers, bringing awesome cinnamon rolls for coffee at church, making decisions in church committees, receiving awards in her professional career — or volunteering in her community — you could count on Mary to do what she promised she would do. Her career ...

A note from the editor:

As we near the November 5 election, please take note of the special deadlines that will be in place regarding your submitted opinions and letters to the editor that pertain to the election. The last submitted opinion or letter will be published on Friday, November 1. That means that your submissions must reach the editor no later than Thursday, October 31, by noon. As always, letters and opinions must be signed with the writer's name and town of residence and accompanied by a working telephone number for purposes of contact. Thank you.

Jerry Kloberdanz is ‘conscientious, dedicated and hard working’

To the editor: I am writing in support of Jerry Kloberdanz. I have had the opportunity to work closely with Jerry in his role as Supervisor. He is conscientious, dedicated and hard working. He deserves to and should be re-elected. He does not govern with an agenda and is thoughtful and informed in all his decisions. I encourage everyone to vote for Jerry. I already have. Pat Chambers Webster City

Webster City Rotary says thank you for the community’s support of the Turkey Dinner

To the editor: On behalf of the Webster City Rotary Club, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude to the community for their incredible support of our Annual Rotary Turkey Dinner, held this year on October 20th at the Briggs Woods Conference Center. We are thrilled to report that we served over 1,250 meals — more than 10 meals per minute. The overwhelming response we received reaffirms what we have always known: Webster City is a community of compassion and unity. Each meal served helps us fund invaluable local causes that make our community stronger and more vibrant. A ...