Archive for the ‘Letters to the Editor’ Category
An open letter to Huxley residents and taxpayers
To the editor: I have been one of your representatives on the Huxley City Council since January 2005. Our Feb. 14 meeting agenda includes discussion and a vote regarding forgivable – Continue reading…
The good fortune of living in a giving community
To the editor: Over the holidays, I read an article about a community that was struggling to support its most vulnerable families. I immediately began to think of how fortunate – Continue reading…
Donations to UWay help all in Story County
To the editor: As we reflect on the year 2011, most of us make note of the accomplishments that we as individuals have made in our personal or professional lives, – Continue reading…
United Way campaign excels through volunteers and generous donations
To the editor: As 2011 draws to a close and we look forward to 2012, I am excited to announce the final campaign numbers for the 2011 United Way of – Continue reading…
Early reading promotes healthy individuals
To the editor: This year, young children in Story County will benefit from two special early literacy programs provided by Raising Readers in Story County and funded by United Way – Continue reading…
Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance provides for those in need
To the editor: “You made Momma cry,” the seven-year-old said as he stood from his chair. Holding the box as his mother snatched tissues to wipe her eyes, it was – Continue reading…
U-Way 2012 campaign edges closer to goal
To the editor: As the 2012 United Way of Story County LIVE UNITED Annual Campaign edges closer to its goal, I ask each of you who has yet to pledge – Continue reading…
Pella home to be decorated for 20th Christmas season
To the editor: For the past 19 years, many folks from your reading audience have visited our annual Christmas light display near Pella. This summer, the Scott Bailey family, who – Continue reading…
U-Way helps support Girl Scouts
To the editor: United Way’s annual charitable campaign is underway, and as members of the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, we encourage everyone to be – Continue reading…
More than 900 children in Iowa await adoption
To the editor: November is National Adoption Month, a time to raise awareness about children waiting to be adopted and to thank and celebrate adoptive families. More than 900 children, – Continue reading…
United Way provides support to the Richmond Center
To the editor: The Richmond Mental Health Center provides therapy, psychiatric services, outreach services and social development groups of Story County. United Way of Story County has been a long-term – Continue reading…
Center for Creative Justice is an exemplary program
To the editor: I have served on a number of community committees, boards and task forces, etc. over the past 46 years of living in Ames. Yet the Center for – Continue reading…
United Way campaign off to a good start, but still needs help
To the editor: Open your heart. Inspire hope. Join hands with other men and women to LIVE UNITED and make Story County a better place in which to work, go – Continue reading…
A thank you for flood disaster relief donations
To the editor: The Story County Coalition for Disaster Recovery wants to thank everyone who generously contributed to the 2010 flood relief programs in Story County. After flooding last August, – Continue reading…
United Way and ACPC enrich the lives of children
To the editor: In 1968, the Ames Community Preschool Center (ACPC) opened as the first nonprofit child care center in Ames. Since then, ACPC has developed a reputation for excellence – Continue reading…
