Poll worker training for this election happened a few days ago, and like one big democratic family, the group of mostly retirees and grandparents (many of whom have been poll workers for a decade or more) reviewed again how to properly serve the public in the voting process. And while there ...
I read with interest the recent reporting on Mark Doland’s chickens finally coming home to roost. Doland’s rambling, dishonest response to the truth is, at best, laughable, and at worst, outright libelous. Having personally witnessed the unraveling of Mahaska County’s government under ...
In over 40 years teaching/coaching, I always emphasized consequences when it came to decision making for students/players/parents. I am writing to make clear the consequences of this bond issue vote. If the bond issue does not pass, it signals the end of the GMG district as we know it. Garwin ...
You can tell it’s almost time to vote when harvest is wrapping up. We finished our beans several weeks ago, and we got our corn out the other day. Prices are too low and costs are too high, but we have our fingers crossed. Just like I have my fingers crossed that we’ll elect more state ...
I am voting for Berleen Wobeter for Tama County Supervisor District 4. I know Berleen as do many people in Tama County. She is a lifelong Tama County resident with a life lived in plain view. Berleen has nothing to hide. She has earned my trust with her actions, not just her words, from years ...
I’ve read the claims from Bill Faircloth in his letter and article in the October 25 edition of the Tama-Toledo News Chronicle. I’ve also reviewed the Iowa Code regarding residency for electors (voters) and for elected officials. (Code sections 48A.5A, 39,27, 43.18, & 331.201). Just as ...
Harvest has always been my favorite part of farming. Riding in the combine and watching the crop feed into the combine is pleasurable. As the monitor shows the yield going up and down throughout the field, it is fun to watch. In years past, this was a suitable time to evaluate farm management ...
Since I started campaigning back in February, my major goal has been to encourage respectful conversations about politics in Poweshiek and Tama County. Campaigning for an election is like applying for a job. The employer is the American people, and the job description is to engage and support ...
It is time to be clear on some things that were printed before the Primary election. Mark Doland wanted people to believe that the current Board [of Supervisors] was illegally trying to put on the ballot to go back to three supervisors. We had checked with the state and we were legal. Also ...
I would like to heartily endorse Mark Doland for District 4 Tama County Supervisor. I’ve gotten to know Mark and Gwendy over the last few years, and I have friends that have known him much longer, his sterling reputation stretches back many years. I am confident that Mark is the best ...