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There are times when life just has to be put in perspective. Yes, today is windy … but the sun is shining and 54 degrees is not so bad for April in Iowa. The front page of the Daily Freeman for August 8, 1963, has a main story about 20 to 30 men robbing a train in England and getting away ...

Retired Iowa Falls police chief supports Alex Pruismann

To the editor: Alex Pruismann started his law enforcement career with the Iowa Falls Police Department. Alex quickly developed into a dedicated and caring officer with exceptional law enforcement skills. Alex left Iowa Falls PD to return to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office to work in the community he grew up in. This move was undoubtedly our loss and Hamilton County's gain. If elected to sheriff, Hamilton County would be getting an extremely skilled law enforcement leader with a passion for his job and his community. If I was a resident of Hamilton County I would definitely vote ...

Pruismann will make an ideal Hamilton County sheriff

To the editor: Alex Pruismann has been a friend for over 15 years, ever since we worked at Shoppers Supply in Webster City together. He was then and is now always willing to listen and talk, even tough conversations. He is hardworking, also has compassion and empathy but knows he has a job to do for the citizens of Hamilton County. He will make an ideal sheriff to represent our county. Christian Austin Webster City

Pruismann embodies honesty, integrity and excellence

To the editor: I was thrilled when I heard Alex was running for sheriff. I have known Alex for several years, and having worked with him in several capacities, I can confidently say he is the best person for the job. Alex is rooted in both this community and in a commitment to honesty, integrity and excellence. Alex strives to be his best and expects the same of those around him. He is constantly learning, striving for growth and committed to the highest good for the people he serves. There is no one I would trust more in this position. Tyler Burton Williams

Alex Pruismann can step into the big role of sheriff

To the editor: It is vital that we vote for values in the next Sheriff of Hamilton County election to precede a sheriff who has large shoes to fill. I believe that Alex Pruismann, being a local Hamilton County resident for his whole life, would bring those needed values. I speak from a viewpoint as an educator. Deputy Pruismann has spent many a year coming into the schools and showing our younger generation that law enforcement is important and nothing to be afraid of. He spent several years going to each classroom on his own time to do Books and Badges. The children really engaged ...

Homer Ankrum

When I grew up outside of Minneapolis, I learned of the military heritage that is the Midwest, especially Iowa and Minnesota. The blending of the two, in a way, culminated in the 34th Infantry Division, formerly the Sandstorm and now the Red Bull Division. Later, working at the Owatonna ...