May 19, 2013


Letter to the editor: Thank you to the ‘Donahue Five’

Editor: I would like to thank the "Donahue Five" (Randy Denner letter to the editor May 8, 2013) and the balance of the North Scott School Board for the important, responsible, difficult and … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor: ‘You summarized the feelings of many who are frustrated with this present school board’

Editor: I want to thank you for your editorial in the May 1 issue entitled “What’s going on at North Scott?” Scott, I believe that you have summarized the feelings of many people who are … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor: Let the superintendent and staff lead North Scott

Editor: I am certainly not the only North Scott resident to appreciate Campbell's Scoup in the May 1 edition. Very well stated, Scott. I will not restate his many concerns, but I share them as … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor: Editor’s column on school board was insightful and courageous

Editor: Scott Campbell is to be congratulated and thanked for his insightful and courageous comments on the “Opinions” page of the May 1, 2013, North Scott Press (Campbell's Scoup: "What's … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor: Staff members give vote of confidence to superintendent

Editor: We are writing in response to recent North Scott Community School District-related articles printed in The North Scott Press. Many of us in “the trenches” feel it is our duty to … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor: No need for a new Eldridge City Hall

Editor: New Eldridge City Hall, yea or nay? I’m afraid I come down on the side of nay.  Having lived here for 22 years or so, I have visited city hall on occasion to pay our utility bill, … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor: Sawyer benefit a huge success

Editor: Thank you, everyone, for making the Norman Sawyer Road to Recovery Benefit an outstanding success! Our committee is extremely pleased with the caring and sharing of gifts and resources. … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor: Senator Grassley’s ‘shameful’ vote

Editor: This is a copy of a letter I have just sent to U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley regarding his vote against universal background checks for purchasers of firearms. Senator: Yesterday the … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor: Bravo for Boston’s brave response!

Editor: It’s still early in the afternoon of the Boston Marathon tragedy. Much is yet to be learned and hopefully that eventual knowledge will aid in the healing process. What is known now with … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor: West, Texas explosion underscores why Walcott was concerned

Editor: The West, Texas, explosion is a good example of one of the key reasons most people in Walcott did not want the fertilizer plant built in their back yard. I hope the supervisors and … [Read more...]