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Grassley’s county office hours are important for senator, constituents

Dear Editor, I represent U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley in 21 counties across central and south central Iowa. Part of my job is to hold annual open meetings in each county to listen and take opinions about the issues of the day and help Iowans with personal issues and requests. This can range from getting a milestone birthday greeting from Senator Grassley or the President of the United States, a flag flown over the Capitol, Capitol tours or helping with federal agencies. Examples of assistance with federal agencies would be aiding in Social Security, the VA, the IRS, USDA, the ...

“Power plus greed equals corruption”

Dear Editor, When did it become a bad thing for someone, say the state auditor, to expose corruption? It kind of makes you wonder if someone’s got something to hide. I guess enforcing the law is not in vogue anymore. It’s just another example of the erosion of our democracy. Is there anyone, and I mean anyone, besides me worried when our elected officials act out like they’ve done? If corruption is okay, then what’s next? I’m no mathematician, but to me, power plus greed equals corruption. Let’s hope the election comes soon enough. Vote for Democracy. Dave ...

Letter to the Editor: Feenstra stands up for Iowa’s turkey farmers

Dear Editor, Iowa is home to roughly 130 turkey farms and ranks seventh in the nation for turkey production. Raising 12 million turkeys every year, this important industry to Iowa’s economy supports 38,000 jobs, contributes over $50 million in wages, and generates more than $10.6 billion in economic activity. This year is an especially important year for the turkey industry as Congress prepares to reauthorize the Farm Bill. Fortunately, Iowa’s turkey farmers have a strong voice in Congressman Randy Feenstra – who represents Hamilton County in Congress – to echo our priorities ...

To the Editor: In US Sen Joni Ernst’s guest editorial in this paper on Nov 22nd, she demonstrated what is wrong with today’s politics: Blaming others for the problems without offering any solutions. Blaming is a political tool that promotes tribalism defined as the behaviors and attitudes that stem from strong loyalty to one's own social group. Left unchecked in politics, tribalism can lead to despotism as it did with Hitler in Germany. Tribalism does not require listening to others or learning new perspectives or ideas. Tribalism lets us off the hook for finding solutions with ...

Appreciates local news coverage

To The Editor: After getting the DFJ Newsletter for several years, I finally became a full subscriber and am glad I did. The local coverage is outstanding - much, much better than the local paper serving the much larger geographic area where I live now. The coverage of Lynx sports by Troy Banning is outstanding. Hamilton County residents are very fortunate to have the DFJ covering local news. Bill Matthew Los Osos, CA

Medicine ads on TV overwhelming

To the Editor: It seems like network television is taking up more time in commercials these days.. Thank goodness for the mute button. But I got to noticing all of the meds they are advertising. As the British said when they watched the interview with Harry & Megan, "are all Americans sick?” In the last couple weeks or so I have kept a list of some of the names I have seen on TV. Here they are in alphabetical order: Austedo, Cabinuva, Coridan, Dovato, Dupixent, Eliquis, Fluzone, Goli, Humira, Ibrance Ingrezza, Kisqali, Nurtec, Otezla, Ozempic, Regeneron, Rinvoq, Rybelsus, ...