opinion

Monday, November 6, 2023 8:06 am

If you live in the First Ward, Brent Parker is the obvious choice for City Council.  I have known and worked with Brent for many years.  He is what Decorah needs in the position of City Councilman.  He is intelligent, …

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Monday, October 30, 2023 4:18 pm

I want to encourage voters in the Decorah Community School District to re-elect Brian Petersburg to the school board. During his time on the school board he has consistently been a voice of reason and practically. In particular, he has …

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Monday, October 30, 2023 4:17 pm

Please vote for Julie Askelson in NICC District 3—a superb leader who has dedicated her life to education, having served as a teacher and administrator.  Incumbent Jim Anderson has been on the Board over 20 years, is about to turn …

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Friday, October 27, 2023 2:05 pm

Carole Sand is an excellent candidate for the Decorah School Board. Carole and I were colleagues and teaching partners for 16 years at North Winneshiek Community School. She was innovative, dedicated, and thoughtful: an easy person to seek out for collaboration. …

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Friday, October 27, 2023 2:03 pm

I am supporting Aaron Zander, candidate for the Decorah Community School District Director. Aaron has mentored and educated children through swim coaching and middle school teaching. In his five years as the Luther College men’s and women’s swimming and diving …

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Friday, October 27, 2023 2:02 pm

Dear Editor: There are three open positions on the Decorah school board. The Decorah Education Association (DEA) requested candidate statements regarding important issues for students and teachers in the Decorah school system and conducted follow-up interviews with those candidates seeking …

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 12:50 pm

When deciding who to vote for, especially in local elections which directly affect the character of our community, I suggest the following: Support those who actually believe in the public purpose of the entities they seek authority over, and whose …

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Monday, October 23, 2023 11:28 am

Dear Editor, As the season changes, work at the City Butterfly Garden is wrapping up. A cohort of volunteers spent many hours weeding, mulching, transplanting, watering and collecting seed from May through mid-October. Several public programs were offered, including an …

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Thursday, October 19, 2023 10:11 am

Letter to the Editor: I am writing in support of Jim Anderson’s re-election to the Northeast Iowa Community College Board of Trustees. Jim has an excellent background that justifies his re-election. He is an attorney and was my colleague at …

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Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:32 am

To the Editor: I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Jim Anderson of Decorah in the November 7, 2023, city/school board/community college trustee election. Jim has served Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) with distinction as the representative of …

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Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:31 am

I’m writing in support of Carole Sand, candidate for Decorah School Board. I know Carole both personally and professionally, and I’m confident she would be an excellent choice for this position. Carole has worked as an educator for more than …

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Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:30 am

Every October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Since last October, 10 Iowans have died due to this horrific crime. In 1989, Congress declared the month of October to be Domestic Awareness Month. For the last 34 years Domestic Violence Month …

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023 3:43 pm

Serving others has always been something that I have been committed to. If elected, I will continue that commitment and be able to do that on a greater level for individuals who call Decorah home. A few of my priorities …

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Friday, October 13, 2023 3:40 pm

In light of the upcoming city council’s public hearing regarding the possible sale of city land to the Decorah Community School Board, additional options should have been entertained to also avoid support of the fiduciary responsibilities of council and board …

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Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:31 am

The Decorah UCC Church was vandalized on Sept. 17, 2023, during the community Pride Festival, which aims to amplify the visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community, celebrate diversity, and promote creativity. The historic church’s brick, siding, signage, doors and shingles were …

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