Archive for the ‘Letters to the Editor’ Category
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…
A successful service day in Maxwell
To the editor: Over 100 volunteers contributed their time today (9-11) enhancing the aesthetics of Maxwell. Combining their hours worked today and the hours of several of us “prepping” all – Continue reading…
Thanks to all who supported our veterans
To the editor: Story County Veterans Affairs office would like to thank the local businesses and citizens of Story County for supporting our Veterans Benefit, Saturday, August 27, 2011. The – Continue reading…
Please take the time to vote in school board elections
To the editor: When patrons of the Ballard Community School District vote in the coming elections for school board members, they should be pleased that the ballot displays the names – Continue reading…
Paying more taxes doesn’t equate to patriotism
To the editor: In last week’s edition of the Tri-County Times, I read a guest column written by Ian Rewoldt titled “Sacrificing for the Greater Good.” I read it and – Continue reading…
A thanks for the support of food pantries
To the editor:The United Way of Story County, through its first Day of Action, has facilitated providing food and cash donations to 13 food panties in Story County.During the month – Continue reading…
Here comes another controversial school board election in the North Polk district
To the editor:It seems apparent that the North Polk School District is going to have another controversial school board election. For the second morning in a row, I noticed the – Continue reading…
25th anniversary activities planned in Slater
To the editor:Saturday, Aug. 22, will be the date for the 25th anniversary celebration of the Iowa Trails Council.Celebration activities are planned to take place at Nelson Park in Slater, – Continue reading…
Setting the record straight about the Collins Public Library controversy
To the editor:It’s amazing how much was omitted from the story about the Collins Library. Allow me to set the record straight. First and foremost, the article was filled with – Continue reading…
Every Iowan deserves the three As of health care
Recently, an Iowan asked U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley at a forum why he couldn’t have the same insurance that Senator Grassley has. The Senator’s answer? “You can. Just go work – Continue reading…
