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Urges voters to look at the facts before casting ballots

To the Editor: The adage repeat a lie often enough and it will become the truth is an unscrupulous method being used in this year’s election by the Republican Party. Joe Biden is NOT a socialist as they wish voters to believe. Democrats do NOT raise taxes on low and mid-range earners. Former Vice President Biden has been clear he will only raise taxes on those earning more than $400,000 a year. When I hear people say they will vote for Donald Trump because of the economy, I am perplexed. Do they like over 20 million people receiving unemployment benefits, almost 16,000 ...

Hamilton County has a childcare crisis

To the Editor: “Good morning, I would like to put my two children on your wait list for childcare.” Daycare provider: “Okay great, I will need to get some basic information from you, but first I would like to let you know that it is between a 3-5 year wait list.” My two children are on almost every wait list for in-home and daycare centers in Webster City. What does this mean? Hamilton County and surrounding areas are facing a childcare crisis. I am Melody Haman, Iowa State University College of Business graduate, Human Resources for First State Bank, mother of two ...

Encourages self-care during COVID-19

To the Editor: With everything that is happening in the world, the nation, and Iowa in regards to COVID-19 it is possible to feel overwhelmed, confused, numb, or any other emotion imaginable. During this challenging time it is more important than ever to set aside time for yourself, a time to recharge. Setting aside time for yourself helps you and those around you. Some like time alone and others recharge through social interactions. I encourage you to find what works best for you whether it is time alone, time with others, or a combination of both. Intentionally taking time ...

Vote for candidates who will listen to the people

To the Editor: In the Gettysberg Address, Lincoln says the government is of the people, by the people and for the people. It's not of the king, by the king and for the king. Any president who wants to be king has got to go. We fought a revolutionary war over it. We can't regress and make all of the lost lives meaningless. Our country started with a protest —the Boston Tea Party in 1773. Taxation without representation they called it. The king taxed them but ignored the needs of the people in America. Sound familiar? Protesting is guaranteed by the First Amendment, the freedom for ...

Commends Reynolds’ handling of COVID-19 pandemic

To the Editor I want to commend Governor Reynolds for doing a good job dealing with the Covid-19 virus. I think she has done very well in maintaining her priorities of both the citizens and the economy. She has stood against pressures from political opponents and special interest groups and made her decisions based on the latest and best information available using common sense and logic. In my opinion the news media likes to dramatize the information they report. This dramatization creates more concern and fear than is necessary. I would like to hear the optimistic side as well. ...

Supports Timmons for sheriff

To the Editor: One of us has worked with Sheriff Timmons as an elected official for a year and half theother for three and half years. We have yet to question his professionalism, integrity,concern for all the residents of Hamilton County or the well being of his staff. We meet with him on nearly a daily basis and his demeanor is that of a steady hand,someone you want on board when serious decisions need to be made. His understanding of the County budget and his role in the development of each year'sbudget has grown to complete competency. He inherited an extremely ...