~a column by Colleen O’Brien I hope we are in the waning days of loud-voiced liars. The end is within sight: midterm election day is less than two weeks away. The bombast will increase the closer we get. There will be a brief hiatus for a while after that. Political ads in whatever form – TV and radio, snail mail,…
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Letter to the editor – Lee Sheeder
Re: Highway 4 resurfacing project To the editor, At 5:40 am this morning, I nearly struck two pedestrians with my truck. It was my fault, and I owe these two ladies an apology. I was westbound on Lincoln Way and attempting to turn north onto Elm (Hwy 4). As I entered the intersection it was not clear what northbound lane…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Steve Bosshart
To the editor, Alas, it’s almost here, the 2018 election, that is. Soon we can put this recent drama behind and start on some fresh drama for the 2020 elections….wait, I guess that started months ago. Enjoy! I offer a few considerations for this election. First, I’ve recently been made aware that our ballots will no longer have checkboxes which…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Beth and Keith Vander Wilt
To the editor, With great confidence, we are supporting and voting for David Weaver for the position of District 47 of the House of Representatives. Born, raised and educated in Greene County, Iowa, and farming near Boone County, David knows his constituents. He knows Iowa prides itself in public education and agriculture and seeks to improve the quality of teaching…
Read MoreDeja vu isn’t what it used to be
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I attended a high school football game last Friday with my son. It was a crisp evening, perfect FB weather. The bleachers were crowded for both the home team and the visitors. Skinny boys with huge shoulders bounced up and down on the sidelines cheering their pals as they ran onto the field like a…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Dale and Nancy Hanaman
To the editor, We strongly support J.D. Scholten for the Iowa 4th Congressional District. He is running on the Democratic ticket and appeals to voters from all political views. He has traveled to all 39 counties and is now completing his third trip across the district. His visits to Greene County, including one on Oct. 15, illustrate how he is…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Nick & Sue Richardson
To the editor, Voters in Iowa’s 4th Congressional district have the opportunity on November 6 to elect J.D. Scholten as their representative. J.D. has worked hard during his campaign going to each county, listening to voters’ concerns and researching solutions to the issues while treating all people with courtesy and respect.
Read MoreLetter to voters, Patti Naylor
Subject: Confined animal feeding operations As I campaign throughout Greene County for District 2 Supervisor and learn from voters about the issues they care about, I am reassured that my priorities easily fit into the framework to find solutions.
Read MoreRepublicans hear local, state candidates at fundraiser
Enthusiasm ran high at a Greene County Republican fundraiser/campaign rally Oct. 9 at the Grand Junction Community Center. About 125 persons attended the event, including several county and state candidates. Lt Gov Adam Gregg was the headliner, but he spoke first rather than last, noting that as often as possible he likes to home at his children’s bedtime. He represented…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – David & Carol John
J.D. Scholten is the right choice J.D. Scholten is the right candidate for this time in the 4th Congressional District. The 2018 midterm election is, in my opinion, the most critical election in our lifetime. George Washington warned against “hyper-partisanship” and that’s where we are today. It’s threatening our system of government. In order to maintain the system of self-governance…
Read MoreLetter to voters – Melissa Frederick
To the voters of Greene County, I am Melissa (Bosshart) Frederick, and I am running for Supervisor in District 3. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the voters of Greene County. I am one of Steve and Tracy Bosshart’s three children and grew up on their acreage by Squirrel Hollow. In 2009 I graduated from…
Read MoreA reminder of days gone by
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I just read an inspiring – and reminiscent — article on decluttering. A friend who travels in an RV (recreational vehicle: a thin house on wheels) writes a daily RVing blog (from “web log,” a regularly updated journal on a particular subject sent out to friends electronically). My friend’s blog entry that inspired as well…
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