To the editor: I am writing on behalf of Deputy Landon White, who is running for the Office of Sheriff for Ringgold County. I have personally known Landon since 1987, when I was in charge of the Marine Corps K-9 program at Lackland. One of my duties was to interview and select students to fill…

To the editor: I have had the privilege of knowing Rob Haley and his family for many years. While we all know Rob as “Sheriff”, I wanted to share how I personally appreciate Rob as not only sheriff, but as a person. It takes a special individual to be able to deal with the responsibilities…

To the editor: Once again, the Supreme Court is faced with the question, “Is the President above the law?’  Or should the law apply equally to everyone? While allowing that presidents cannot be treated like ordinary citizens, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan stated that “it is fundamental Constitutional precept that the President is not above…

To the editor: We all want to congratulate our 2020 seniors from Mount Ayr Community High. You are certainly going to remember your last few months as most unusual in history. Graduation from high school is a moment in time and your moment has been truly significant to many of us.   We all applaud you…

To the editor: Hats off to coach Brad Elliott and the 2020 track team. Due to no fault of their own, it was the season that never was. It began with great promise with senior leadership and experience in many events. This was a significant year as the Raiders celebrated one hundred years of track…

To the editor: I am extremely concerned that Clint Spurrier, Ringgold County Attorney, would put himself in the middle of the primary election for our sheriff. It is a huge conflict of interest. The conflicts at the sheriff’s department carried over from Sobotka to Haley and it is time for it to stop. With his…

To the editor: Rob Haley is personally invested in the Ringgold County community. I cannot count the number of times over the years I have seen Rob at ball games, community events, community fundraisers, and fundraisers for community members who have been struck by personal tragedy. His highest priority has been and continues to be…

To the editor: Further to my letter to the Editor in the 30 April Record News and specific to your “Idle Chatter” (What’s the Science?”) column in the 23 April paper: All policy/management decisions begin with the assumption that the compiled data is both accurate and complete and as summary data is used to justify…

To the editor: I want to thank Sheriff Rob Haley and his helpers for the fine supper we had. We had to wait in line for awhile, but it was worth it. I think Rob is a good sheriff and will continue to be a good sheriff. He has proven that since his appointment, he…

To the editor: I would like to thank the patrons of the Mount Ayr Public Library for their continued patience and understanding during the corona virus pandemic. And, I would most especially like to thank the Library Board of Trustees for their continued support making it possible for the Librarians to continue to provide our…