To the editor: I wanted to thank both Peterson Construction and the Webster City Public Works Department for working with us on the reopening of Second Street to traffic after the fire downtown. Immediately after we received approval for our plan, work began by both of them to put it into ...
While far short of qualifying for Mensa, I was gifted with a good memory. So it is that I can distinctly remember something that happened nearly 64 years ago. My father took a job with the grain elevator in Sibley, Iowa, and we moved there in February 1960. As it turned out, Dad’s job ...
To the editor: I am OPPOSED to the splash pad installation in East Twin Park for the following reasons: 1) There is NO RETURN ON THE INVESTMENT 2) There is ALREADY A SPLASH PAD ACROSS THE STREET at the outdoor pool 3) It would REDUCE REVENUE at the outdoor pool 4) It WASTES ...
To the editor: Regarding the topic of building a splash pad: I am not in favor of building a splash pad given the current financial condition and/or situation this city is in. My family and I have lived here for 23 years and have made this town our home. Property taxes — went up. Water ...
To the Editor: In one word — gratitude. At a time of year when we give thanks and count our many blessings, the Van Diest Medical Center Foundation wishes to thank the organizations and individuals who have supported our events and campaigns over the past year. Through the generosity of ...
To the editor: There’s an important piece of paper that starts out “We the people,” and for good reason. It’s a statement of our beliefs and a commitment to the common good. Our City Council seems to have lost the fact that they were elected by us to listen to our voices and act ...