To the editor, Now is the time to urge Iowa Senators and Representatives to end or cap the budget for Educational School Aid (ESA) as the Iowa Legislature begins its 91st session. ESAs, if you don’t recall, are coupons provided by Iowa taxpayers to parents of K-12 school students in private ...

To the editor: I attended the Webster City Community School Board Candidate Forum on October 27 and was very impressed with the quality, sincerity, passion and commitment of each of the candidates. As the former Hamilton County Treasurer of 26 years and a 12-year past member of the school ...

To the editor: As a proud member of this community and a local business owner, I have been closely following the school board and city council campaigns. One name stands out to me in the school board race: Ariel Bertran. Ariel is a community leader and a dedicated mother with children in our ...

To the editor: I would like to share my support for Scot Ely, who is running for the Webster City School Board. I've had the opportunity to talk with Scot, and I truly believe he would be a strong addition to the board. Scot is focused on keeping our schools safe and welcoming for every ...

A note from the editor: As we near the November 4 election, please take note of the special deadlines that will be in place regarding your submitted opinions and letters to the editor. The last submitted opinion or letter regarding the election will be published on Friday, October 31. That ...

To the editor: On November 4th, we have the opportunity to renew Iowa Central Community College's bond without raising our property tax rate. This is simply a continuation of the current levy that has already proven its value to students, families, and taxpayers alike. At Seneca Foundry, ...