Opinion

Response to letter from Jeff Kaufmann

Published by admin on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 8:19am

To the Editor,

   Iowa Republican Party Chair Jeff Kaufmann recently chose to insert himself into the House District 66 race between Andy McKean and Steve Bradley. His Letter to the Editor berated Andy for having the “audacity” to run for the seat. But Chair Kaufmann, do you forget? As a former legislator yourself, you know this is a free country where citizens are entitled to seek the nomination of their party and run for office. And it makes perfect sense for Andy to run in a district whose people and needs he knows so very well.

Today’s Republican Party ‘have lost contact with reality’

Published by admin on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 8:18am

To the Editor,

The future

Published by admin on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 8:17am

To the Editor,

   In the 1960s, “it” was all about the latest trends, fads, and fashions.

   The “young folks” were having good times while any “old folks” who

were around were “not their focus so much.”

   “Now” in 2024, those young folks are now today’s “old folks.”

   Today’s “old folks” have “lived” their lives and look back and see that

what really “counted” were the kids, the grandkids, and great-grand kids.

Now is the time to invest in our community

Published by admin on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 8:17am

To the Editor,

   I am lucky and blessed to live in a small town, Iowa community. I am lucky and blessed to live in Monticello. We have a supportive community that cares about each other.

Our country is moving toward a socialist government

Published by admin on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 8:16am

To the Editor,

   As we are nearing Election Day, I have become very upset with the news media and their name calling of Trump. Why can’t we stick with what has happened in the last eight years?

   From 2016 to 2020, we closed the boarder and slowed down drug traffic and child traffic, had no new wars, stopping the war in Afghan. The economy was doing good. Inflation was low and job numbers were great.

And McKean does not follow ‘doctrine or special interest pressure’

Published by admin on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 8:16am

To the Editor,

   We are writing to encourage you to vote for Andy McKean as State Representative.

   Andy will be very responsive to all constituents' input. He will promptly and diplomatically respond to letters, emails and phone calls. We need this type of representation to ensure that all of our perspectives are able to be considered. Andy will be a legislator who will respond to our communications with him. Further, Andy will actively seek input prior to making decisions.

Facts point to Bradley’s extreme stance on abortion

Published by admin on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 8:15am

To the Editor,

   Facts don't lie but lies need to be called out.

   In his recent letter, Michael Davies accuses Democrats of telling "lies" about Rep. Steve Bradley's extreme stance on abortion. I would advise Mr. Davies to take the time to check the facts before spreading misinformation in print.

   Here are the facts which Mr. Davies might wish to verify:

   1. Rep. Bradley co-sponsored HF 2256 which was filed on Feb. 1, 2024.

Monticello’s future generations need a new elementary school

Published by admin on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 8:14am

To the Editor,

   I have had the pleasure and honor to serve as elementary principal for both Shannon and Carpenter schools for nine years almost 20 years ago. If you think the education of young children has no effect on the community, think again. We are educating young people to become adults who very likely might be your next plumber, lawyer, carpenter, pastor, policeman, mechanic, cell phone dealer, etc.

Attention public servants and parents

Published by admin on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 8:14am

To the Editor,

   If you are a teacher, firefighter, nurse, or other public servant with student loans, pay attention. If your child is considering a career in public service, pay attention.

   A recent announcement tells us that loan relief reinstated by the Biden Administration two years ago has benefited over one million people, up from 7,000 prior to Biden’s actions.

   According to AP reporting, when Trump was president 99 percent of applicants for loan forgiveness were rejected because of little-known rules.

One week remaining to submit political letters

Published by admin on Wed, 10/23/2024 - 2:11pm

   After this week's Monticello Express (Oct. 23), you have just one week left to submit your Letters to the Editor before the Nov. 5 General Election.

   If you plan to submit a political letter for the Oct. 30 Express, keep in mind all letters must be pro-candidate or pro-issue. We will not accept any letters in which the author accuses a candidate of one thing or another. This goes for all candidates running for office up and down the ballot.

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