To the Editor: The splash pad is a nice idea, however the $450,050 cost plus the annual cost of $65,000 to $70,000 for each year seems totally out of line for a city of our size. These funds could be better spent on our aging infrastructure. Wouldn’t it be simpler to give our families in ...

To the Editor: I'm particularly concerned about the recent assault on a local newspaper in Kansas (and) the aftermath and the denial of facts in general. Not the same, but the same genre: the stripping of the state auditor of his ability to audit. Without local accountability or ...

To the Editor: Arts R Alive wishes to thank all who attended the Sculpture Event in West Twin Park on August 3rd. Your continued support of this 2023-2024 season is appreciated and the financial contributions made by many helps to make the annual sculpture exhibit possible. The Arts R ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...