opinion
I want clean water
Friday, April 28, 2023 4:12 pm
I have become very interested in the controversy in the County Supervisors over the integrated roadside management program (IRVM). Feb. 6, a motion to terminate the program was passed due to budget concerns. Feb. 13, they voted to rescind the …
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Irresponsible governance is hurting our county
Friday, April 28, 2023 4:11 pm
A controlling faction on our Board of Supervisors appears to be seriously damaging the county and employee morale is suffering. On Feb. 6, this faction – Supervisors Dan Langreck, Mark Vick and new member Steve Kelsay – voted unexpectedly to …
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Changes need to be made in regard to your [Decorah City Council] budget proposals
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 11:54 am
Changes need to be made in regard to your [Decorah City Council] budget proposals: 1. Salaries should be frozen, but Decorah should offer outstanding health benefits. No terminations should occur due to staffing numbers. If terminations should occur due to …
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Thank you for the memories North Winneshiek
Monday, December 5, 2022 2:55 pm
For many of us NWHS alumni, the auction of the North Winneshiek School was an event that brought back many memories.
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Unanswered questions
Friday, October 28, 2022 2:09 pm
First, I am supportive of local law enforcement, the fire department, and businesses. I am a proud graduate of Decorah High School, and I am a taxpayer. Although the information that Bolton and Menk shared were “just proposals,” some of …
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Vote NO on Iowa’s Reckless Gun Amendment
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 2:08 pm
Framers and promoters of Iowa’s proposed Gun Law Constitutional Amendment have been disingenuous, deceiving Iowans.
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We can do better
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 8:53 pm
We can do better than Michael Bergan as our representative in the Iowa House. There are many reasons, but consider these three . . .
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Vote for Tim Lecander
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 8:52 pm
I was so pleased when I found out Tim Lecander was running for Iowa House in district 63. Rarely have I met a person so well informed and responsive in conversation.
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Time to vote all blue
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 8:51 pm
Less than a month until the elections. November 8th. Mail-in ballots have 20 days to be sent by the county, received, and mailed back by November 8th. Mail can take 14+ days. Our congress knew that.
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Be conscientious of tax and asset usage
Friday, October 7, 2022 10:31 pm
First, I am a proud graduate of Decorah High School.
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Ukraine benefit concert
Friday, October 7, 2022 10:30 pm
On Sunday we heard children and adults from Ukraine crying out for freedom from oppression.
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Humanely control deer population
Friday, October 7, 2022 10:29 pm
Decorah residents are aware that there are many deer in our community. Some people tolerate their presence and others want them removed.
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Ask your repub candidates – WHY?
Thursday, July 21, 2022 1:38 pm
Sadly, Iowa’s state motto ‘our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain’ has been changed by our Iowa’s repubs to ‘our power we prize and our rule we will maintain!’
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Why the popularity of tattoos?
Thursday, July 21, 2022 1:38 pm
Why would anyone pay to have a permanent scar placed on his skin?
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Shout out to previous track owners
Thursday, July 21, 2022 1:36 pm
I commend you for everything you did, for the track and the community. I only hope that others see this and acknowledge this as well.