Opinion
Who knew? I sure didn't!
It's always like Christmas opening the email "box." You never know what kind of junk mail you'll get, or the things that make me ask, "How didn't I know that?" It was the latter tonight. There was an...
Happy Father's Day!
Tomorrow is Father's Day. Or depending on when you read this, today or yesterday is or was Father's Day. I always have found it touching to find people my age and older who still miss their paren... Public Comments at Benton County Supervisor's Meeting 6/4/24
Because of the pared-down minutes that will now be given to the public courtesy of the Iowa Public Information Board's guidance, ironic isn't it, I'll attempt to transcribe as best as I can comments f...
Things you don't expect with this job
If I had to pick the best part of this job, it would be the stories that cross my desk that I know will make people smile. Then there are the weekly antics at the government level that always make me ...
Letter to the Editor: Support for Ted Paxton
My name is Garrison Reekers and I would like to express my support for Ted Paxton as
the next Sheriff for Benton County. I worked for 31 years in law enforcement, the last 15
plus years were with th...
Letter to the Editor: Support for Ted Paxton
Dear Editor,To the citizens of Benton County, I am very pleased to write this in support of Ted Paxton, candidate for Sheriff. I have professionally known Ted for over 20 years and can speak to his in...
Letter to the Editor: Support for Ted Paxton
Dear Editor,My name is Chief Jeffrey Bunn with the Meskwaki Nation Police Department. In 1998 I became the Chief of Police in State Center, Marshall County, Iowa. I came to know then Chief Ted Paxton ...
Letter to the Voters of Benton County: Ted Paxton
Dear Residents, I'm Ted Paxton and I am seeking the office of Sheriff in Benton County. I have been a Benton County resident since 2014 and I currently serve as the Chief of Police in Vinton. The se...
Please take time to read...
...the articles concerning the Candidate Forum. At this event those that were present were able to get a better feel for the candidates that are running for office. I get asked a lot my opinion o...
Letter to the Editor: Support for Ted Paxton
Dear Editor,During my tenure as Mayor of Eldora, Iowa, Ted Paxton was the Police Chief. He did a fine job in this position. I considered him a man of integrity and a hard working individual. He had...