Opinion
Reading my mind: Karen
A website that I love has what they call a "Wall of Shame." It's used to highlight antics like the one I'm going to write about here. A few weeks ago, I quit reading comments on the opinion page by ce...
Letter to the Editor: Rebuttal to Keller
Bill Keller, it's truly hard to believe that someone that calls themselves an American, can write something like this, let alone publish it for public consumption. Because your political party an...
Letter to the Editor: The Democrat Plan for America – D.I.E.
The Democrat Plan for America – D.I.E. From the 1996 movie “Independence Day” - President Whitmore: I know there is much we can learn from each other......if we can negotiat...
Letter to the Editor: What's the plan?
Dear Editor,Clear as a bell!Planned chaos.If you leave the gate open, the cow will wander off. So, if you intentionally leave the gate open, you want the cow to wander off. You c...
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for taking care of the Farmers
Dear Editor, We live in a great farming community. Here farmers are respected and appreciated. Today I want to thank the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA and the Tama Benton Co-Op for once again prov...
Letter to the Editor: "Unhonorable" Veteran Responds
Dear Editor, On September 16, 2022, I interviewed for a position with the county as the Roadside Manager. There were three interviews held that day and three the following Monday, September 19. On Fri...
Letter to the Editor: Does appearance matter?
Dear Editor,Apparently, David Thompson thinks the race for Benton County attorney is about appearance. He includes a medically compromised photo of his opponent in all of his ads. This act of despera...
Letter to the Editor: Inflation and your Investments
Editor:As of last Friday's close I have lost $28,369.98 from the high of Jan 4, 2022 on my Schwab account (basically a 17.70% loss in just 10 months). Technically this is an unrealized loss...
Darling Conversations: Affect Heart
I was one of those kids who were fortunate enough to not be saved from the worst humanity had to offer. Just having ringside tickets to the gore and horror probably would have been enough for anyone i...
Letter to the Editor: Re-Elect Thompson
Dear Editor, A few years ago, Ken Popenhagen, former Benton County Sheriff, stopped by my farm for a visit and it lasted over three hours. We talked about everything from A to Z, and of course we talk...