To the editor: I would like to share my support for Scot Ely, who is running for the Webster City School Board. I've had the opportunity to talk with Scot, and I truly believe he would be a strong addition to the board. Scot is focused on keeping our schools safe and welcoming for every ...
Growing up in rural Iowa in the ’50s and ’60s I was not exposed to much diversity. Our small-town schools in those days were nearly all white. In kindergarten and first grade I had a classmate from England. Other than her accent, which I thought was cute, she was like the rest of us ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...