To the editor,Whether they are Iolans or persons from very far away, the motives of the promoters of the proposed new nursing home are clear. They each have a financial stake, whether large or small,…

Dear editor,It’s been brought to my attention recently that keeping a yard/lawn in “perfect” condition is the absolute No. 1 priority to quite a few individuals.The point being — mine was not “up to par.”…

Dear editor,In 1991, a group called Friends of the Bowlus was formed as a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to solicit donations and contribute to the capital needs of the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Today,…

Dear editor,Local control that doesn’t trust the rights of the law abiding is nothing more than grass roots tyranny spawned by unfounded hysteria. This is one area that the Kansas Legislature is spot on with…

Dear editor,In a recent letter to the editor I indicated that Allen County Community Foundation (ACCF) raised over $2,000,000 to equip our new hospital. This is correct. It does not however describe the more than…

Dear editor,There is a show on TV called Ridiculousness. You didn’t have to tune in to the channel to get some of this all over yourself. You just had to drive up and down State…

Dear editor,I am writing today (Tuesday) from the basement of the Community National Bank where a group of residents of Allen and Neosho counties have gathered to write letters to encourage Governor Brownback, State Representative…

Dear editor,When it comes right down to it, I could go either way on the annexation of Country Estates. I have lived out here for 35 years. There is just a couple of things I…

Dear community,Thank you so much for helping us go to Washington, D.C. to represent Iola High School in the National History Bowl. We are grateful for all the money and time people put in to…

Dear editor, Couldn’t help but react to your editorial on soccer mishap to the brain. In 1955, Aug. 8, my head was hit severely in a rollover pickup accident, before seat belts. I felt a…