Dear editor, I would like to take this opportunity to support Ed Bideau’s election to the Kansas House of Representatives. Ed and I go back to our friendship days and time spent at NCCC. Simply…

About 12 years ago I wrote letters to the forum informing readers that Bryan Murphy would make a better sheriff than the other candidate. While many voters didn’t agree with me, those four years speak…

Dear editor: I am a Republican, but I am not about to support any Republican who is supporting or is a Tea Party Terrorist Republican! These people will cut and destroy welfare for the poor,…

To the editor: I don’t know about anyone else in Iola, but I am tired of (Ken) Rowe and (Kendall) Callahan trying to send my tax dollars or other monies I pay into the city…

Dear editor, Most people think Barack Obama was the first black presidential candidate, but he wasn’t! In 1888, Frederick Douglass held that title. If there ever was a self-made man Frederick Douglass was that. Born…

Dear editor, There are a few things in the July 2 editorial that were either expressed poorly or poorly researched. It clearly states, “… abortions are not included in this coverage.” The HHS mandate does…

Dear editor, Last Saturday evening we drove from Lawrence to Iola for the Annual Repertory Showcase 2012 performances by Cooper Studios Dance Center at the Bowlus Fine Arts building.  “Witch of the West,” the untold…

Dear editor, I don’t agree with Jacki. Iola needs more eyes, not fewer. Ralph E. Shafer, Iola, Kan.

I do not agree with Jacki Chase. I would like to speak for whom I believe to be the silent majority. If memory serves me right, this whole issue was addressed several months ago. The…

Dear editor, Another highly successful SEK League track meet hosted by Iola volunteers. I will not list the 56 names from my work list, nor those who came from the stadium to help move hurdles.…