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A note from the editor:

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A note from the editor: As we near the November 4 election, please take note of the special deadlines that will be in place regarding your submitted opinions and letters to the editor. The last submitted opinion or letter regarding the election will be published on Friday, October 31. That means that your submissions must reach the editor no later than Thursday, October 30, by noon. As always, letters and opinions must be signed with the writer's name and town of residence and accompanied by a working telephone number for purposes of contact.

Rotary Club thanks the community for a great Turkey Dinner

Letters to Editor

To the editor: On behalf of the Webster City Rotary Club, we are writing to express our deepest gratitude to the community for their incredible support of our Annual Rotary Turkey Dinner, held this year on October 19th at the Briggs Woods Conference Center. We are pleased to report that we served over 1,360 meals — maintaining our volume of more than 10 meals per minute during the two-hour event. The overwhelming response we received reaffirms what we have always known: Webster City is a community of compassion and unity. Each meal served helps us fund invaluable local causes that ...

Pruismann supports Dave Stoakes for school board

Letters to Editor

To the editor: As a proud father of six children within the Webster City Community School District, I am writing to express my strong support for Dave Stoakes for the Webster City School Board. I was going to stay out of this race as we have six excellent candidates that I cannot see the public going wrong with any. However, after much thought and consideration I have decided to come out in support of Dave. Dave embodies the qualities we need in leadership — professionalism, track record of success, a vision, and a genuine dedication to the future of our Webster City students and ...

Van Diest encourages renewal of Iowa Central bond

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To the editor: Tuesday, November 4, is election day. One of the items on the ballot is a request from Iowa Central Community College to renew an existing bond. This renewal will not increase your property tax rate. The average home owner currently pays $2.08 per month for this. This rate will not increase and it helps Iowa Central provide needed training programs. Iowa Central Community College is continuing its mission to help prepare students, support employers, and strengthen communities across North Central Iowa. We have a need for healthcare and workforce training. Iowa needs ...

Mason supports the renewal of the Iowa Central bond

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To the editor: On November 4th, we have the opportunity to renew Iowa Central Community College's bond without raising our property tax rate. This is simply a continuation of the current levy that has already proven its value to students, families, and taxpayers alike. At Seneca Foundry, we see first hand how ICCC prepares students with the skills local employers need. Many of our team members have benefited from the training programs which directly supports the strength of our business and community. Approving this renewal will ensure ICCC can continue updating facilities, repair ...

Webster County sheriff urges support for Scot Ely in school board election

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To the editor: I am writing to express my full support for Scot Ely as the next member of the Webster City School Board. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Ely over the past 20 years in various areas of law enforcement and training initiatives. Throughout that time, I have come to know him as a man of integrity, high moral character, and deep commitment to the community of Webster City — all qualities that make him an outstanding candidate for the school board. Mr. Ely has served the Webster City community as a police officer and currently continues that service as an ...