opinion
Keep the bigger picture in mind
Monday, October 14, 2024 10:32 am
History is not simple, but it gives us experience from which to learn. Humans have long searched for gods. The gods we have chosen, be they profits or observers of nature, keep giving us wisdom that we’re all in this …
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A well rehearsed performance
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 1:33 pm
The appointment of Paul Lillegraver to the planning and zoning commission, Monday morning, by the board of supervisors looked like a very well rehearsed stage production. Three actors executed their well rehearsed lines flawlessly. The scene was worthy of the …
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Help is on the way
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 1:32 pm
A hurricane named Helene has caused historic damage on the far southeastern portion of our country. We are the most fortunate people on earth to have a federal government structure that oversees the state’s welfare, especially in a crisis. States …
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Research both candidates before heading to the polls
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 1:32 pm
I found Roger Henningsgaard’s letter to the editor interesting to say the least. Of course we should research the policies of both candidates. Why just single out one? The only guarantee we do have from former President Donald Trump’s policies …
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That’s not what I have observed
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 1:31 pm
The Decorah Leader recently ran an opinion letter extolling the virtues of Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors Chair Dan Langreck. Langreck’s seat for District 4 is on the November ballot and is being challenged by local farmer and businesswoman Cheryl …
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Removing dark money from politics will benefit all
Thursday, October 3, 2024 9:33 am
The 1-percent rule this country. They own the media, many politicians and now the Supreme Court. They have hollowed out public education, nearly destroyed unions and gerrymandered most of the country, Meanwhile, they use their media empire to distract us …
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Research Harris’ policies before it’s too late
Thursday, October 3, 2024 9:33 am
When I read the letters to the editor, I wonder, are we commenting on Democrat vs. Republican or is it really Socialist — Communism — vs our Republic — not democracy. I find it just amazing and hard to believe …
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Christian nationalism – be careful what you wish for
Thursday, October 3, 2024 9:32 am
Are you tempted by the idea of turning the U.S. into a “Christian” nation to control all the “sin” you see around you? Do you wish everyone was as Christian as you? Do you resent having to “tolerate” diversity in …
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Decorah should maintain its Altfillisch-designed Municipal Building
Thursday, October 3, 2024 9:31 am
Editor, Preserve and maintain our Charles Altfillisch-designed Municipal Building. Decorah’s Historic Preservation Commission, Mark Guggli chair, produced in 1922 a special brochure entitled “A Tour of Decorah Architecture of Charles Altfillisch.” It describes the impact Altfillisch had throughout Decorah in …
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Is this serving the public?
Thursday, October 3, 2024 9:31 am
The number of Winneshiek County residents actively monitoring our board of supervisors has increased these last two years. This began in early 2023 when the board, chaired by Dan Langreck, made a series of dubious decisions that resulted in the …
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State’s solution for chronic school absences needs some more work
Thursday, October 3, 2024 9:28 am
It’s hard to blame state legislators for trying to do something about chronic school absences, but I don’t know that lawmakers hit the nail on the head this time around. Now, I typically try to be a bit cautious when …
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Reader calls for more ‘we,’ not ‘me’ ahead of polls
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 9:07 am
During presidential election years we are often asked, “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?” Is that really the question we should ponder as responsible citizens, I wonder. I grew up in the time when President …
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Reader feels local election choice is clear
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 9:06 am
We already have three supervisors in our swamp who do not listen to their constituents. We do not need another. Because of the current gang of three, we lost possibly the best county engineer in Iowa, abandoned our highly successful …
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You’ve got something special, contact the DNR
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 9:06 am
I don’t live in Winneshiek County, but I’ve been fishing there since 1993 when I first took my 4 and 6-year-old sons to the Highlandville campground to catch trout in North and South Bear Creeks. You have something special. Novilla RNG …
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Democracy is on the line
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 9:05 am
We are in a race with time as Nov. 5 approaches. It’s difficult to understand Republican voters who want to vote for a king. Their King, Donald J. Trump, is promoting an aristocracy that will replace our way of life. …