June 19, 2013


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...]

Letter to the editor: No one is good enough for heaven

Editor: Christians recently celebrated the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. The One, who spoke the heavens and the earth into existence circa 6,000 years ago, willingly … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor: The value of tornado warning systems

Editor: Dates bring up memories, like April 9, 1947, the day of the Woodward, Okla., tornado, named for that town because it killed 105 people. The line of twisters started at the town of … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor: Bookmobile a vital extension of library

Editor: On Wednesday, April 17, libraries across  the country will celebrate National Bookmobile Day, a time to remind the public about the integral and vital role that bookmobiles provide … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor: Community supports Special Olympics!

Editor: Once again, the North Scott community came out in full support of the Special Olympics Iowa East Area games on Saturday at North Scott Junior High and the track. Five hundred athletes, 50 … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor: Mental health support appreciated

Editor: The Scott County Board of Supervisors wants to express their sincere appreciation for the dedicated support of our state legislators in the House and the Senate to pass House File 160 which … [Read more...]

Letter to the editor: Taxes should support Postal Service

Editor: Re: "Postal Service: Taking our case to Congress," Impressions, March 20: The United States Postal Service, note that last word s-e-r-v-i-c-e, started at the same time our nation was … [Read more...]