Have faith in God this election season

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By Judy Thorson | Charles City Whoever becomes our next president whether it be Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will need the prayers of all the pe...

Brown should revisit positions on guns, ‘stand your ground’

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 By Jamie Lewis   |   Charles City I believe that current Iowa law provides that an individual can use lethal force against anyone unlawfully en...

Vote for Linda Tjaden

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By Cathy Rottinghaus  |  Charles City I am writing to encourage you to vote for Linda Tjaden for Floyd County Supervisor. Linda brings great exper...

LETTER: Tjaden perfect for the County Board

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By Dennis Donovan, Charles City I have known Linda Tjaden for several years and I feel that with her background she is the perfect candidate for coun...

CITY NOTES: The Floyd County manufacturing sector is robust

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By Tim Fox  |   Charles City Area Development Corp. executive director This column addresses manufacturing operations and employment to a great ext...

LETTER: Outside groups twist facts on Wilhelm

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I suppose that I should be used to the “whatever-it-takes-to-win” tactics of some politicians. But, during the current campaign, I can’t believe...

LETTER: In support of a second term for Schwickerth

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By Frank H. Rottinghaus   |   Charles City  I have had the opportunity to closely observe how Roy Schwickerath has conducted himself during his ...

LETTER: Support change, cast your ballot for Brown

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By Randy and Marilyn Heitz   |   Charles City While some have already cast their ballots, we encourage those remaining voters to cast your vote...

LETTER: Wilhelm is practical, dedicated and knowledgeable

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By Kurt Meyer  |  St. Ansgar I have known State Sen. Mary Jo Wilhelm for almost a decade. She is practical, dedicated, and knowledgeable. She is ...

LETTER: Schwickerath kept his promise

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By Michael Brummond  |  Charles City Four years ago, Supervisor Roy Schwickerath promised to work toward building strong partnerships with the co...