Opinions

To the editor: The City of Mount Ayr is a local government entity that strives to meet the needs of our community through community services, facilities, infrastructure, and other investments in housing, economic development, recreation, and public safety. Our work impacts all ages and income levels. We seek to make Mount Ayr the premier place…

To the editor: For those comparing the economy under Joe Biden to the economy under Donald Trump, maybe you should take a closer look at the facts and figures. The latest jobs report for January of 2024, revealed that the economy had added 353,000 new jobs. The jobless or unemployment rate for the past 24…

To the editor: In an after Christmas slap in the face to low income Iowa families, Governor Reynolds announced that Iowa would not participate in the 2024 Federal government’s Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children known as Summer EBT. Under the program, families would receive $40 a month to purchase food during the summer months…

To the editor: There have been some interesting developments on the “Moms for Liberty” front. You remember the conservative political movement started in Florida in 2021 by a trio of current and former school board members, Tina Descovich, Tiffany Justice, and Bridget Ziegler. The organization advocates against school curricula that touch upon topics such as…

To the editor: In this season celebrating generosity and gratitude, we would like to thank everyone who has given their time, energy, and support to the Iowa Citizens Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) Program for Ringgold County. Volunteers who join FCRBs meet on a regular basis to review the case of a child in foster…

To the editor: As Christmas comes, I am reminded of past Christmases and traditions. Family and Church comes to mind. The traditions we would experience through our lives from a young age. Then, as we grow up, marry, and have children of our own, we like to continue those traditions. I have many fond memories…

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.…