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Vote for someone who wants to limit campaign contributions

Letters to Editor

To the editor: I saw a Republican Congressman on TV say we are spending 7 trillion and collecting only 5 trillion, so he wasn’t voting to not shut down the government. Wasn’t it the previous Republican administration that gave all the tax breaks to the rich? It isn’t rocket science, it’s simple math. You can’t have it both ways; the rich have to pay their fair share. And on inflation, when the decision on Citizens United let there be unlimited campaign contributions then corporations started sending more to politicians. In my opinion, I don’t think they are cutting ...

Church rising, state falling in Washington

Editorials

An autumnal sky hung over the Capitol Monday afternoon. It was Yom Kippur, the day to atone, which seemed apt. Four thousand tourists come to the Capitol every day now, but the place will likely be dark next week. Gone was the cloud of uncertainty about a pending government shutdown. Most members of Congress dread the prospect. It's the last thing their voters need in a time of turmoil. The Senate finished its work on funding the government in good time, but House Republican lawmakers are too angry to get homework done. Meanwhile, everyone knows Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., ...

Estes built an empire here

Local Columns

“Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” — Abraham Lincoln When I was a postmaster, not too many years ago (just seems like a hundred), political ...

The Big Ol' Country Boy's Forecast

Local Columns

In recent weeks I have overheard folks discuss the Old Farmer’s Almanac and its weather predictions for this winter. To paraphrase Rhett Butler, “I don’t give a hoot!” I don’t place much stock in long-term weather forecasts. Meteorologists of my acquaintance tell me a three-day forecast is the most accurate forecast they can generate. Predictions beyond that are less accurate. Other than weather trends, El Niño and La Niña and wooly worms, those full season forecasts can as easily be right-on or right-off. That said, my long-term weather forecasts might be as accurate ...

Tonight, the Lynx will 'Blue Out' for a fallen officer

Local Columns

Tonight, the Webster City Lynx will “Blue Out” in honor of fallen Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram. This means that Lynx fans will join the ranks of the many who have risen with kindness in support of the loved ones Officer Cram’s death has left behind. At the game, which begins at ...

Watson Covil was an early educator

Local Columns

The other morning, my wife and I were thrilled to watch more than two dozen Doodle Bugs drive by on Ohio Street, a parade of red and white scooters piloted by folks obviously enjoying the ride. For me it was yet another example of what I love about Webster City, the variety of glimpses into ...