opinion
An Inclusive Christmas
Thursday, December 9, 2021 3:34 pm
Most people are aware that Jesus was born in the lineage of King David. His mother, Mary, belonged to the line of David’s son, Nathan and his father (actually step-father), Joseph, belonged to the line of David’s son, Solomon. Now …
Continue Reading . . .
Have a thankful Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 9:19 pm
The Bible makes the generally accepted claim that, “It is good to give thanks to the Lord.” Psalm 92:1 But how good is it? Well, it is so good that giving thanks significantly improves your emotional well-being! Participants who completed …
Continue Reading . . .
Salute to The Getup and Seed Savers Exchange
Friday, November 19, 2021 11:14 pm
Dear Editor, November is National American Indian Heritage Month. I wish to commend the Getup of Decorah and Seed Savers Exchange for doing their part for sharing, honoring, and supporting Native Americans and Indigenous people during this time, as well …
Continue Reading . . .
DCSD Red and Blue could turn into Red versus Blue
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 9:50 pm
We recently went through a lively off year election. What used to be a largely ignored election turned into one filled with yard signs, lively discussions, and letters to the editor. Turnout almost doubled! That alone is not a bad …
Continue Reading . . .
Blames and causes
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 8:04 pm
I watch the news but like to do real research and analysis. Do you see that the news and political propaganda focuses on blame rather than real causes? Blaming leads to fear and anger and defensive maneuvers rather than creative/cooperative …
Continue Reading . . .
Bluffton Road good job done
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 3:15 pm
The Winneshiek County Engineering Department, along with River City Paving, JB Holland Construction, Bruening Rock Products and all of the other subcontractors involved did an excellent job on the recently resurfaced W20 Bluffton Road project. I know that with the …
Continue Reading . . .
Take a closer look at Convention of States
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 3:14 pm
Dear Editor: Help! We need our government back in the hands of the people and the States. Please learn more about Article V of the United States Constitution and a Convention of the States therein. Our need is more important …
Continue Reading . . .
New ordinance means moving cars
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 3:07 pm
Dear Editor: I just read the online Decorah paper and found that the Decorah City Council will have a 2nd reading of new ordinance. That it will look like most of Decorah, who has to park …
Continue Reading . . .
Kudos to the Parks and Rec Department
Monday, October 25, 2021 7:52 pm
I would like to congratulate the Parks and Rec Department for the numerous improvements made the past months within our park system. I normally walk roads or bike paths and hadn’t been to Dunning Springs or on the Palasade trails …
Continue Reading . . .
Support for Goodner
Monday, October 25, 2021 7:51 pm
To the Editor at Driftless Journal – Public Opinion I am supporting Cindy Goodner in the upcoming Decorah school board election. Cindy was educated in Iowa schools, grew up on a northeast Iowa farm, has proven experience leading community fundraising …
Continue Reading . . .
Klosterwill for Parks Board
Monday, October 25, 2021 7:51 pm
Dear Editor, Kevan Klosterwill will be getting my vote for election to the Parks Board. I heartily endorse him, acknowledge his years of experience working as a park planner and landscape historian on projects and encourage others to support him. …
Continue Reading . . .
Keep Nonpartisan Elections Nonpartisan
Monday, October 25, 2021 7:49 pm
You may relish yet another expansion of our political identity wars into local elections, but I’m exhausted. I just want competent local and school governing that does its best to balance the differing views of community members, while making the …
Continue Reading . . .
Work together to protect our children
Friday, October 15, 2021 9:49 pm
Dear Editor: I was immensely pleased today to see members of Congress working together to confront Facebook and Instagram, to protect our children. Human beings, especially children and teens are easily addicted to marketing from corporations. While this is …
Continue Reading . . .
Vote Olson for council
Friday, October 15, 2021 9:48 pm
Dear Editor, When considering who to vote for on Nov.2, to represent the third ward on the City Council, who would know Decorah’s streets and sidewalks better and the neighborhoods therein than the man who experienced and observed them while …
Continue Reading . . .
Important School Board election
Friday, October 15, 2021 9:48 pm
Dear Editor: An important local election is coming up Nov. 2, 2021. Community members have the opportunity to vote for City Council, Park & Rec Board and Decorah School Board. Absentee voting began Oct 13. All residents living anywhere in …