opinion
Saturday’s shooting should drive us to mercy over political victories
Thursday, July 18, 2024 10:26 am
Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Trump likely dredged up some old feelings, reopened some old wounds and rekindled old worries for many. And, unfortunately, it seems to be human nature that we jump to the told-you-so moments before we …
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The road back to Decorah and the return of the opinion page
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:33 pm
“These directions are wrong,” my mother said. “They must’ve been thinking we would come up from the south.” The year was 1990-something, my cousin was graduating from Luther College, and my mother’s calm declaration from the front seat of our …
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‘We must step up together’
Monday, July 15, 2024 4:00 pm
Dear Editor: “We are in the process of the second American Revolution, which will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be.” Kevin Roberts, Heritage Foundation president, July 2, 2024. This quote should send chills up the spine of …
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‘Respect Veterans: Invest in peace’
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 1:39 pm
Dear Editor, Memorial Day is a time to think about how to respect humans who have risked or lost their lives in war or preparation for war. Veterans and their friends and family are often lost in their return to …
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‘… needs of the people should be served by the supervisors’
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10:56 am
Dear Editor: The Freeport Controversey has created such unhappiness and threads of hatred. Something needs to happen to bring the people together. One idea would be to allow the residents of Freeport or a community group the opportunity to do …
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Hoping Langreck honors public commitment
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:19 am
Dear Editor: Thanks to the Public Opinion for its thorough reporting on the Freeport land sale controversy. With the recent 3-2 vote to reject bids for the land, the many Freeport residents opposed to the sale doubtless feel they’ve gotten …
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Winneshiek County Supervisors to take bids for development of flood buffer land
Monday, March 18, 2024 11:38 am
Dear Editor: A small parcel of land that has served as a buffer of flood protection for local residents is slated to be sold to the highest bidder on March 18, against widespread opposition from county voters. The 7+ acre …
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Pending electric rate shocks: Make your voice heard
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 3:05 pm
Luther College is facing a 48.2 percent increase in its Alliant Energy bill if the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) approves the company’s proposed electric rate increase. “You can imagine my dismay when our Director of Facilities Services informed me that …
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‘… defeat them at the ballot box’
Friday, March 1, 2024 4:07 pm
Dear Editor: The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) are considered children under state law and subject to the wrongful death of a minor law, if one is destroyed. Ridiculous you say? …
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Excellent local government reporting
Friday, February 23, 2024 12:43 pm
Dear Editor, I wish to express my appreciation for your coverage of local government, from city council to community boards and other groups. I am a newcomer to Winneshiek County. As such I need some context and background to fully …
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‘Our children’s future depends on’ your vote
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2:26 pm
Dear Editor: Iowans share a history of valuing our children’s education. We believe every child has a right to a public education regardless of race, religion, or ZIP code and all children deserve a quality public school education. Unfortunately, Gov. …
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Shoebox gift collection in Decorah a success
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2:02 pm
Dear Editor, Generosity throughout Decorah contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected 10 million shoebox gifts in 2023. Combined with those collected …
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Public Libraries Need Your Voices
Thursday, February 15, 2024 4:23 pm
Dear Editor: Iowa has the highest number of libraries per capita of any state in the nation, but unfortunately our libraries are under attack in the state legislature. People who support public libraries should oppose attempts this week to take …
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Consider supporting for Nikki Haley Jan. 15
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 4:36 pm
My family is like yours. We work hard, do our best, pay our taxes and raise our kids to be responsible adults. We are very close with our grandchildren. We want our country to be a safe and honorable place …
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Freeport, we have a problem
Thursday, December 28, 2023 3:56 pm
Upon reviewing Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors’ “Resolution for Public Hearing on Proposed Sale of Real Property located in Winneshiek County” as it pertains to plans to sell critical watershed land in Freeport, I am astonished it states: “The real …