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Says Timmons has demonstrated dedication, integrity

To the Editor: As a citizen of Hamilton County and a 9 year Board Member of Hamilton County Crimestoppers, I am endorsing Sheriff Doug Timmons for Hamilton County Sheriff and supporting his reelection efforts. I have known Sheriff Timmons most closely through our joint work with Hamilton County Crimestoppers, and during his tenure as our Sheriff Doug has demonstrated his professionalism, his dedication, his integrity and his genuine caring attitude time and time again. He has attended all of our Crimestoppers monthly Board meetings faithfully, giving us monthly reports on the ...

Former supervisor urges support for Timmons re-election

To the Editor: I am asking for your support to re-elect Sheriff Doug Timmons. I saw first hand how he organized and coordinated with the fire fighters, ambulance services and law enforcement agencies of Hamilton County to get the new radio system for all emergency personnel up and operational, making sure each town had all the coverage they needed. There were training sessions for deputies, dispatchers, fire fighters, ambulance services, Webster City, Ellsworth, Jewell and Stanhope Police departments and Conservation Officers to be sure the county was ready for all its emergency ...

Supports Timmons for sheriff

To the Editor: We are very fortunate to have a young sheriff in our community. Doug Timmons is an asset to our community for law enforcement. He knows the needs of the people here. He is honest, dependable and has Hamilton County’s interests at heart. We enjoy his exposure in the community. He came to my rescue last January when I had an accident involving a tree. He guided the helicopter right to our house and to the hospital in Des Moines. His timing with lights and sirens were particularly impressive. I would have to say I think we are very fortunate to have Doug Timmons ...

Teen: Timmons supports youth organizations

To the Editor: I am writing this letter to express my support for Sheriff Doug Timmons' re-election as Hamilton County Sheriff. Sheriff Timmons has done an excellent job as sheriff, and has proven that he is a very strong leader in Hamilton County. He has gone beyond his duties as sheriff to ensure that all citizens of Hamilton County are protected and happy. As a youth living in Webster City who is part of many youth-led organizations, I have seen firsthand how Sheriff Timmons supports our youth and everything they do. Sheriff Timmons has supported Webster City's Boy Scout troop, ...

Says Hicok will be proactive if elected sheriff

To the Editor: I may not be a resident of Hamilton County but I feel as though I need to write this letter to the editor. I have known Rod Hicok for approximately 30 years. I actually worked side by side with Rod while working as a Deputy in Webster County. Rod truly has the dedication, education and experience to be a great leader in the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. One highlight of Rod's career in Hamilton County is the founding of the Hamilton County Police Officer Association. Rod volunteers much of his off duty time and continues to give back to the community wherever he ...

Supports Timmons in primary race for county sheriff

To the Editor: I am writing this letter in support of Sheriff Doug Timmons' reelection as Hamilton County Sheriff. Sheriff Timmons is a very active member of the Stratford community and has been an excellent partner working with the school. He visits the school regularly doing "High Five Fridays" with the students. This provides him with the opportunity to get to know our students and for them to see that a person is a position such as his is someone to not be afraid of but as someone that is there to help them. He is always willing to volunteer time out of his busy schedule to talk ...