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Beneficial information appreciated
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 3:46 pm
I thought your story on the SILT farm, now managed by the Zierke couple, was especially informative and well written. It is such a positive movement in the Driftless, landowners finding mutually beneficial ways to transition their farmland to young …
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Residents deserve better
Thursday, July 6, 2023 9:37 am
The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors has been on a wild ride since Feb. 6, when the controlling faction (Dan Langreck, Mark Vick and Steve Kelsay) suddenly – and apparently unlawfully – voted to eliminate the county’s well-regarded Iowa Roadside …
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15
Thursday, June 15, 2023 4:22 pm
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging is proud to join communities in the USA and all over the world to help raise awareness of this social challenge. As Americans, we believe in …
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Adopt a county road?
Friday, May 12, 2023 3:37 pm
Since the Board of Supervisors chose to first eliminate and later freeze funds for the IRVM program, Monday meetings have involved an ardent search for facts, figures and information. The public has respectfully asked for the board’s rationale. Various citizens …
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I want clean water
Friday, April 28, 2023 4:12 pm
I have become very interested in the controversy in the County Supervisors over the integrated roadside management program (IRVM). Feb. 6, a motion to terminate the program was passed due to budget concerns. Feb. 13, they voted to rescind the …
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Irresponsible governance is hurting our county
Friday, April 28, 2023 4:11 pm
A controlling faction on our Board of Supervisors appears to be seriously damaging the county and employee morale is suffering. On Feb. 6, this faction – Supervisors Dan Langreck, Mark Vick and new member Steve Kelsay – voted unexpectedly to …
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Changes need to be made in regard to your [Decorah City Council] budget proposals
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 11:54 am
Changes need to be made in regard to your [Decorah City Council] budget proposals: 1. Salaries should be frozen, but Decorah should offer outstanding health benefits. No terminations should occur due to staffing numbers. If terminations should occur due to …
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Thank you for the memories North Winneshiek
Monday, December 5, 2022 2:55 pm
For many of us NWHS alumni, the auction of the North Winneshiek School was an event that brought back many memories.
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Unanswered questions
Friday, October 28, 2022 2:09 pm
First, I am supportive of local law enforcement, the fire department, and businesses. I am a proud graduate of Decorah High School, and I am a taxpayer. Although the information that Bolton and Menk shared were “just proposals,” some of …
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Vote NO on Iowa’s Reckless Gun Amendment
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 2:08 pm
Framers and promoters of Iowa’s proposed Gun Law Constitutional Amendment have been disingenuous, deceiving Iowans.
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We can do better
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 8:53 pm
We can do better than Michael Bergan as our representative in the Iowa House. There are many reasons, but consider these three . . .
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Vote for Tim Lecander
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 8:52 pm
I was so pleased when I found out Tim Lecander was running for Iowa House in district 63. Rarely have I met a person so well informed and responsive in conversation.
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Time to vote all blue
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 8:51 pm
Less than a month until the elections. November 8th. Mail-in ballots have 20 days to be sent by the county, received, and mailed back by November 8th. Mail can take 14+ days. Our congress knew that.
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Be conscientious of tax and asset usage
Friday, October 7, 2022 10:31 pm
First, I am a proud graduate of Decorah High School.
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Ukraine benefit concert
Friday, October 7, 2022 10:30 pm
On Sunday we heard children and adults from Ukraine crying out for freedom from oppression.