To the Editor: Since when did schools become economic engines? Voting to spend $20 million on school buildings in the expectation of more economic development in Jefferson is a weak hope. And if that development happens, it will occur only in Jefferson, not in other Greene County towns. Let the Greene County Development Corp. tend to development. Let the board of…
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Letter to the editor – Marty Brenden
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the editorial posted by Colleen O’Brien. I am a former resident of Greene County, and wanted to tell you what I “know about Planned Parenthood.” Planned Parenthood is the largest abortion provider in the United States and the organization has been linked to many controversial activities including covering up statutory rape, child…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – John Thompson
To the editor, The Democrats continue their war on language. After all, if they convince people that it is bad manners to talk about bad liberal policies it is harder to fight them. It’s also thought control. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, travelled to the Iowa State Fair to speak at the annual Soapbox event.…
Read MoreRepublicans elect new leadership
DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday congratulated new Iowa House Speaker-select Linda Upmeyer, new House majority leader Chris Hagenow, new House majority whip Joel Fry and new assistant house majority leader Zach Nunn following the House Republican caucus’ leadership election at the Iowa State capitol.
Read MorePresidential hopefuls bellering for war
~a column by Colleen O’Brien If this doesn’t scare you, it scares me. Hostility, anger, violent rhetoric, combativeness, provocation, antagonism, aggression, taking umbrage, being indignant, always a readiness to fight, flat-out belligerence — talking war, warlike, hoping to wage war…. Objectionists to the Iran nuclear deal display all of the above behaviors. They say — they pretty much shout —…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Bill Monroe
To the editor: FACT: Attending West Point on my tax dollar does not make a person’s opinions a fact, nor does working for a Fortune 500 company. Opinions are exchanged on the opinion page, but frequently are based upon facts. FACT: Geothermal systems do save money and are better for our environment. Ask B&D Manufacturing based here in Greene county.…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Jack Lewis
To the Editor: Buildings alone cannot improve the education of Greene County students. An expanded curriculum and dedicated and well-paid teachers can. Our children “deserve” an outstanding education, not keeping up with other school districts and their athletic complexes.
Read MoreGCDC supports school bond initiative
This is an open letter from the Greene County Development Corp in support of the local school bond initiative. Our membership and board strongly support this project because of its significant impact on the economic development of Greene County. Many residents only see the bond initiative as a means of improving our educational system but do not understand how critical…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Megan Holz
To the editor, Coming from a family of many public school teachers, I understand and truly value of the importance of education. I support the Greene Country School District’s plans to consolidate and modernize classroom space; however, I cannot support the bond referendum due the lack of relevant information provided by the district and the perceived lack of transparency in…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – John Thompson
To the editor, Recycling isn’t always a good thing. After losing a congressional race by almost 24 points, Jim Mowrer packed up his carpet bag and moved to Des Moines to try again. He announced this week his campaign to challenge incumbent Congressman David Young.
Read MoreWhat do you know about Planned Parenthood?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Federal dollars are not used to provide abortion services anywhere. This means no money goes to Planned Parenthood for abortions. The use of federal tax dollars for abortions has been banned by law since 1976. Federal dollars do go to this organization, $528 million a year (which comes out to about $10 million per state…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Dr Mark Peters, DVM
Dear Editor, In consideration of the Greene County CSD proposed bond issue, I feel the need to respond to a recent letter in this publication that I believe contain misrepresentations of certain facts, innuendo and hearsay. John Thompson leads off his article with accusations that somehow the GCCSD is more interested in doling out money to banks and construction companies…
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