Editor: Remember Johnny Carson from the "Tonight Show"? He sometimes portrayed a character called "Floyd R. Turbo, American." He would definitely have fit in today because he was so far right, and … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Time for reasonable gun legislation
January 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Editor: We are a nation that loves guns. Guns for hunting, guns for sport, guns for protection: all acceptable reasons for owning guns. But also guns for robbery, guns to threaten, guns to kill: … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Hunters are good for Iowa’s economy
January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Editor: It’s that time of year again. The time when hunters reflect on the past season. Maybe reminscing about the time spent with family and friends, the missed opportunities to connect on birds … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Were soil samples taken at the Stutt property?
January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Editor: On the subject of buying the old gas station on the block of the North Scott High School, I sure hope the city (sic) has had soil samples done on this property. Having been a gas and oil … [Read more...]
Environmental engineer evaluates site; reports to school officials
January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The issue of underground contamination at the former Hawkeye Garage site was dealt with by the North Scott School District prior to the district's acquisition of the property on Dec. 18. An evaluation … [Read more...]
Rick Sundin letter: Positive, loving response to Newtown tragedy
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Editor: The positive, loving response of the world to Newtown, Conn., has been astounding: A stirring example of humanity at its best. It is at times like this that I passionately regret not being … [Read more...]
Sam Osborne letter to the editor: Violence merely breeds more violence
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Editor: Violence breeds violence and the death penalty only contributes more of the same to a culture. Some of the most violent people on earth can be found in prison, the most violently … [Read more...]
Danny Bynum letter to the editor: Republicans need to shift to stay in office
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Editor: Re: "Shifting election demographics," letter to the editor by Charles Milnes, Dec. 19: Charlie, I read your letter and was pleased. I was also pleased that President Obama won the … [Read more...]
U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack: Congress needs to get serious
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa City) regarding the fiscal cliff, Dec. 21: “The last thing Congress should be doing is going home rather than working to move forward with a meaningful solution. … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Scott County Library director discusses ‘fiscal, ethical responsibility to taxpayers’
December 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Editor: To the citizens of Bennett, New Liberty and all of Scott County: On Dec. 5, Mayor Randolph (Bennett, Iowa) wrote a letter to the editor of the Tipton Conservative indicating that, “Scott … [Read more...]
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