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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

To the Editor: Every time I hear someone say they want the two parties to work together, I cringe. I know life gets busy with family and jobs, but please pay attention to what is going on in Washington D.C. and Des Moines right now. Senator Mitch McConnell publicly announced on May 5th ...

To the Editor: On behalf of Wong Thongsouk’s family, we are extremely thankful for those that came and bought from Kona Ice on Wednesday, June 23. Also, we want to thank those who dropped off a donation. Thank you Emily Baker for doing this fundraiser for Wong and his family. Shylo ...

To the Editor: With March being Women’s Month in the U.S. and International women’s Day during the first week, it is important to recall that it was 52 years ago that Shirley Chisolm was historically elected the first Black woman in Congress. Black women are the backbone of the U.S. ...