To the editor: Once again, the Princess Theater board is asking our beloved community to step up and help us. Last Saturday night our 13-year-old movie projector quit working. We have a contract with Heartland Theater Services, who inspects our projector and performs regular maintenance. We had no idea its life was about over. But…

To the editor: Mack Sickels, in his letter to the Record News issue of the past week, suggested the Mount Ayr Public Library should be renamed the Joe Biden Presidential Library, apparently because Mr. Sickels feels the library in Mount Ayr hold several left leaning books on its shelves. In my opinion, this most recent…

To the editor: I hear Joe is having trouble raising money for his presidential library. I have a solution. We could rename the Mount Ayr Public Library to the Joe Biden Presidential Library! I understand there are already several left learning books on the shelves! If there is too much room for the JBPL, it…

To the editor: In our ever-evolving world, the significance of giving back to our community cannot be overstated. One of the most impactful ways to contribute is through support of the Ringgold County Hospital Foundation. Joining this initiative is not just about donating money; it’s about becoming a part of the movement dedicated to enhancing…

To the editor: Joe was lying when he said “I won’t pardon son Hunter,” the media says “he changed his mind!” The Trump justice department should look into Joe’s past crooked schemes, don’t forget to check into Mrs. Biden’s drawers! He can’t pardon himself. When you see on the news how many millions of dollars…

To the editor: There is no doubt that Donald Trump and the Republican party, as a whole, won the election. The question is why. Democratic party members as well as the media and political pundits have, since the election, assigned blame for Trump’s victory to a number of institutions and individuals. I hold Trump was…

To the editor: I hope all you Veterans in Ringgold County appreciate the dedication and hard work Harold Crawford does to keep the Mount Ayr American Legion going strong. Harold is not even a veteran but his dad, two other brothers and myself are. Without an increase in active membership, keeping the American Legion activities,…

To the editor: The Trump Campaign has politicized [the latest Big Lie], FEMA’s response to back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This despite the fact the governors of the states affected, namely, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida have praised the Administrations prompt offers of aid. “Whatever you need,” is President Biden’s response and FEMA is delivering aid…

To the editor: Your article re: “clarification” quotes Amanda Waske as saying, “Premiums for the insurance coverage this year are $237,187…” yet the budgeted amount is $350,000, a 51% increase since 2023. Fact check: https://dom.iowa.gov/local-government/county-resources> Local Government Valuation & Finance system under Online Applications>Budget Search under Reports>2025 Ringgold County Budget (LA Code 80)>Service Area 9…

To the editor: Now, 64% of Iowa adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, a new high since the Iowa Poll began asking the question in 2008. That compares with 33% who say abortion should be illegal in most or all cases and 3% who are not sure. So, vote all…