I am writing today to strongly encourage all readers within the reach of your newspaper to vote YES in support of the NIACC bond issue. My hop…
My wife and I had a wonderful Valentine’s supper at Papa’s American Cafe Friday. To our surprise when we asked for our bill of fare, our serve…
I just returned from a most enjoyable evening this Valentine's Day.
As the former NIACC Industrial Division Chair, I know firsthand the positive economic impact North Iowa Area Community College has on the Nort…
I am very disgusted by your humiliating comment about the Northwood Kensett Girls Basketball team. You should be ashamed of yourself for print…
With the upcoming retirement of Sheriff Scott Dodd at the end of the year, it is with great excitement that I am announcing my candidacy for t…
Not guilty! It seems fear was the motivating factor for this outcome.
I got a message the other day from someone angry about NIACC’s proposed bond issue March 3. I’m not sure if he thought that the Mason City Cou…
The unbelievable Senate tragedy that took place last week may turn out for the benefit of our country. One poll showed 89% disapproval of the …
As a state legislator, I have the honor of representing District 53 which includes the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC). I am writing…
One of the most basic and important beliefs of a Christian is that human life begins at conception. There are many examples of this in the Bib…
President Trump is a traitor. He is a traitor to everything we stand for. He has now threatened a foreign power, Ukraine, by withholding aid a…
On Jan. 14, the governor gave her Condition of the State address and said Iowa needs a bold vision.
North Iowa is extremely fortunate to have NIACC (North Iowa Area Community College) for a multitude of reasons. It provided education to our g…
Trump’s administration has waged an unprecedented war on America’s public lands, including right here in the Midwest. The Minnesota Boundary W…
Despite what seems like a constant barrage of bad news about the effects of climate change, such as the recent fires raging in Australia, effo…
Anyone on Medicare beware of Medicare for all.
With the start of a new legislative session, I am calling on Iowa legislators to change the "Invasion of Privacy" code in Iowa to better prote…
A response to Russell McAfee's letter:
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Let’s face it, 2019 was a challenging year across agriculture. From trade disputes, to an extremely changeling weather year, it’s safe to say …
In response to Julie Stewart Ziesman (Waukee):
As the New Year approaches let's take a moment to reflect on the Iowans who endured the extreme weather fluctuations due to the consequences o…
I write this letter specifically about the killing of babies in America.
I am a life-long resident of Mason City and own my own home. I hope to retire and spend my Golden days right here, and this is one of the reas…
Impeachment ... everyone should be embarrassed and ashamed and pray this ends quickly finding our President innocent as he is. I’ll tell you why.
Mason City has an excellent animal shelter and there are many healthy, beautiful animals waiting for their furever homes.
