Opinion

Rep. Drazkowki: Tax cuts a top priority

Jan 5, 2017

We are open for business once again at the State Capitol. The 2017 Legislative Session began on Jan. 3, and after all 132 members took their oath of office we elected our House Speaker for the next two years, appointed some non-partisan House staffers to their official capacities, and established...

Letter: Santa Paws gift drive is great success

Jan 4, 2017

To the editor: The Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (HAHS) is pleased to announce that the sixth annual Santa Paws gift drive for local animals awaiting adoption was again a great success due to the many generous families in the area.The 25 animals featured this year have almost all now been adopted...

Letter: City crew performs magic with lights

Dec 28, 2016

To the editor: Everywhere one looks within our community this time of year there are lights glowing… at Patton Park, the gazebo, water fountain, trees. The blue light decorations on light poles. The lovely multi color lighted tree at the pier turnaround. The lighted stars by the entrances to...

Letter: The future is bright!

Dec 21, 2016

To the editor: The Christmas and holiday season is a wonderful time to reflect on our past as well as to plan for our future. I am humbled by your support at our recent election and I am excited at our opportunities given the talent imbedded in our community. I am writing to start a...

Letter: Andru: I will miss serving

Dec 21, 2016

To the editor: In keeping with the holiday season, we often times sit back and reflect on our past activities. Even after two terms as a city council representative, it is not appropriate for me to go out silently. I feel it is incumbent of me to conduct a final report card of my activism and...

Surplus shows need for tax cuts

Dec 14, 2016

On Dec. 2, budget officials unveiled our state’s latest economic projection. The number, as it has been in the past few forecasts, demonstrated a significant over-collection of the peoples’ money.For the 2016-17 budget cycle that ends this summer, state government has a $678 million surplus. For...

Letter: 97 coats given to kids here

Dec 14, 2016

To the editor: A big thank you to all of you who donated to this year’s “Koats 4 Kidz” drive. Your generosity was most helpful in the goal of and success of outfitting Lake City’s children with warm outerwear for the bitter cold and harsh winter ahead.We were successful in giving out 97 coats...

Letter: Stantec expertise is needed

Dec 7, 2016

To the editor: If I knew someone else in favor of the Stantec development study was writing, I would have been happy to not have tied up more editorial page space. My note is in response to previous letters, including last week’s which are opposed to another study. Note: I share the writers view...

Letter: Only downtown needs effort

Nov 30, 2016

To the editor: The City Council has once again voted to spend a great deal of money to study what should be done to improve our town. This time the study will go from Hok-Si-La Park to the Sportsman’s Club. We have spent money before and studied what “to do” about Lake City and how to improve it.Do...

Letter: This time, follow up on city study