04 November 2016

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


 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


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


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...
 
03 November 2016

CITY NOTES: The Floyd County manufacturing sector is robust


By Tim Fox  |   Charles City Area Development Corp. executive director This column addresses manufacturing operations and employment to a great ext...
01 November 2016

LETTER: Outside groups twist facts on Wilhelm


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


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


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


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


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

LETTER: Wilhelm supports far-left gun control


By Charles Thomson  |   Charles City On the night of Sept. 25, 2012, "John Smith" (a real person, but not his real name) went to sleep for the la...