opinion
Survivors of domestic violence deserve to feel safe at home
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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Write-in candidate responds
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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Save the taxpayers, move the school?
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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Heavy hearts uplifted by community compassion
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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Love your neighbors
Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:31 am
As a local pastor in town with significant biblical differences concerning marriage, sexuality and gender than the LGBQT community, I do boldly condemn the vandalism and messaging that went along with it. God is indeed loving, but he is also …
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Guidelines for submitting election letters and beyond
Friday, August 25, 2023 4:14 pm
Looking ahead to the upcoming election season, I wanted to share guidelines for letters to the editor. As of September, we will post political letters to the editor online under the “Opinion” tab of our website at www.decorahleader.com, simply due …
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Sidewalks a necessity
Friday, August 18, 2023 2:34 pm
Sidewalks are important! The code of the Decorah City has the authority to require property owners to repair or replace their sidewalks. Virtually all those listed in the Public Opinion last week were older neighborhoods. What a paradox! New affluent …
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Thoughts from a Veteran
Friday, August 18, 2023 2:34 pm
Recently my daughter took me in my wheelchair to the Veterans Memorial in Decorah. What a venue, the people who organized this should be given a medal. As a Vietnam Veteran myself, I think of my tour, which was unpleasant, …
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Sweet land of liberty
Thursday, August 17, 2023 9:28 am
(Editor’s Note: Letters should not exceed 300 words and may be edited for clarity, length, style, and space limitations. Letters will be chosen for publication at the sole discretion of the editor, and according to space considerations. No advertisements, personal thank-yous, …
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A reminder to readers about the Public Opinion’s letter policy
Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:32 am
The Public Opinion welcomes written opinions about local issues of interest. Letters to the Editor may be sent via email to the Editor at kate.klimesh@driftlessjournal.com, or copies dropped off to 110 Washington Street, Suite 4, or mailed to Driftless Multimedia …
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More important concerns to address?
Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:30 am
I am very disappointed that it took some Veterans just two months to use the new Winneshiek County Veterans Memorial in the made-up culture wars that some people seem to be obsessed with nowadays. I’m pretty sure they can’t speak …
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Why the accusation?
Thursday, August 10, 2023 11:30 am
Like Julie Fischer, I too was appalled to see Editor Kate Klimesh judge County Supervisor Shirley Vermace for her choice to not visibly mouth the words when the Pledge of Allegiance is recited before weekly meetings (July 27, 2023). As …
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Veterans remind all to respect our country
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 4:06 pm
Dear Editor: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America is one of the first things young children learn during their first year when they start school. We are saddened to see that two individuals …
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Let’s not diminish honest efforts
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 4:06 pm
Dear Editor, I object to your editorial, impugning the patriotism of those who do not recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Is it not your proper mission as journalist at the supervisor meetings to report objectively on discussions and decisions of …
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My country ‘tis of thee
Friday, August 4, 2023 12:50 pm
Living for over 30 years in this county, I’ve been very grateful that so many issues, concerns and problems happening in the bigger cities didn’t really affect me here at home. I’ve felt very lucky and grateful. Here people wave …