Opinions

To the editor: As if we needed any more proof of the venality of politicians working for pro-gun organizations, look to the amendment sponsored by Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana to prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from reporting certain veterans to the National Criminal Background Check system when their finances are being managed by…

To the editor: The Holy Bible states in II Chronicles 7:14, “If my people, which are called by name, shall humble themselves and pray and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land…. America, WAKE UP! Lola Link Mount Ayr

To the editor: I am responding to the 8-17-23 Letter to the Editor on “Moms for Liberty is far right”. I hope to awaken many to the fact that our one and only Creator does not recognize labels such as race, political party, etc. We are living in the greatest times. Our job is to…

To the editor: On July 27, a family of three gnomes were stolen out of my yard on East Jefferson Street. One ended up in the middle of an intersection and was picked up by the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department. After spending a night in “jail”, he was released to go back to his home.…

To the editor: I have watched with interest, the ads run by the Republican Accountability PAC in which Trump voters in 2016 and 2020 express their concerns about his behavior and, even more important, his electibility. To ensure their creds with Republican voters they say, they love Donald Trump and voted for him in 2016…

To the editor: The GOLD Center board is appreciative of the Record News covering the public meeting on June 12, 2023. At that meeting a lot of information was presented, and we would like to share a few clarifications. With the GOLD Center still in the early stages of development, any information presented were projections…

To the editor: The Mount Ayr Library would like to thank the teachers and the students who came to the library this past week. On Tuesday, we hosted fourth graders and on Thursday, first graders. We are very proud of the updates to the children’s area of colorful new furniture, a new rug and a…

To the editor: May is motorcycle awareness month so I thought I’d enlighten you with some shocking statistics from the DOT regarding motorcycle fatalities. Last year alone there were 49 fatalities involving motorcycles, with there being three deaths already this year, in Iowa solely. A majority of the accidents involved were motor vehicles, and the…

To the editor: I almost didn’t go to the Merrill Perry band concert, but I did as I had a great nephew playing in the band. I was not disappointed and Merrill would be so proud of MACHS band! A few years ago, the band was small but has grown by leaps and bounds under…

To the editor: These past two weeks have given us tragic examples of what happens when angry disgruntled individuals are given unfettered access to firearms. In Kansas City, an honor student going to pick up his younger brothers was shot by an 84-year-old homeowner when he went to the wrong address. His ex-wife, children and…