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Iowa County letters

Iowa Valley selected for state grant

by Brathjen on September 27, 2011

To the Editor: I am very pleased to learn that Iowa Valley High School was selected to receive additional funding for a program to improve overall conditions for learning. The program, called Iowa Safe and Supportive Schools, will work with students, parents and teachers to improve school safety, teamwork and strengthen relationships between students and [...]

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‘Say it isn’t so, Joe’

by Brathjen on September 27, 2011

To the Editor: In a recent letter, state senator Joe Bolkcom once again demonstrated his and for that matter all liberal politicians’ lack of any cognitive thinking skills whatsoever. Or, maybe it’s much more simple than that. Liberals, progressives, socialists, communists, whatever you want to call them, lie. It’s how they get elected. They pretend [...]

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Iowa County Letters – Need for blood donors never ends

September 15, 2011 Iowa County letters

To the Editor: When I was about 14 years old my brother Chris was in a horrible accident. By the time my parents were called and made it to the house he had the accident at, he was already in shock from the blood loss. While my brother was at the hospital he required blood [...]

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Iowa County letter to the editor #2 – July 14, 2011

July 20, 2011 Iowa County letters

To the Editor: I am writing today to bring attention to disturbing behavior at the July 1 North English Boys Little League baseball tournament, specifically HLV 1 vs Parnell 1 game. My son is a 13-year-old boy who plays for HLV1. His name is Peyton. Peyton has Pervasive Personality Disorder, known to many as Asperger’s [...]

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Iowa County letter to the editor – July 14, 2011

July 20, 2011 Iowa County letters

To the Editor: First off, I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to the following local businesses and people that helped make the third of July 2011 children’s activities a success: Peterson Pharmacy, Marengo Bank, Dr. Terry Babor, DDS, La Rey’s Cleaners, Hair Supply, The Ladies Room, Brown’s True Value, Big G, Marengo Chiropractic [...]

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Iowa County Letters, Nov. 18, 2010

November 16, 2010 Iowa County letters

4-H’ers appreciative of community support Dear Editor, During the month of October, the Clover Hoppers 4-H club had a hayrack of pumpkins and gourds north of Williamsburg at the Vet Medical Center. We appreciate everyone who patronized our stand. We are truly grateful to all our friends at Vet Medical Center for allowing us to [...]

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Iowa County letter to the editor – Nov. 11, 2010

November 10, 2010 Iowa County letters

To the Williamsburg community: We are again presenting the Christmas in Williamsburg Grand Concert on Sunday, Dec. 5. This seasonal event combines Williamsburg music students with community members to present a truly spectacular performance. We invite anyone who enjoys music, whether they have been involved in the past or not, to join us in creating [...]

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Iowa County Letters, Aug. 5, 2010

August 3, 2010 Iowa County letters

Marengo City Council has ‘its’ own agenda To the Editor: It appears that the City Council of Marengo has its own agenda when it comes to the ordinances they would like to see enacted in the City of Marengo. There have been three city council meetings in reference to the animal ordinance and at the [...]

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Iowa County letters, July 29, 2010

July 27, 2010 Iowa County letters

To The Editor: In response to a letter earlier about feral cats (“Animal ordinance should be put to public vote,” printed July 22) — there is no need for a feral cat. They are created by pets that irresponsible owners have let run free off of their property at all hours of the day and [...]

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