Opinion

To the Editor,

     I am writing to state my endorsement for Lee Hein. And here’s why: Many people in business, commodity and civic leadership roles recognize and appreciate Lee’s solid, practical approach to legislation.

     That kind of recognition doesn’t come easily. It’s developed by honesty, a long-range view and looking at the big picture so that laws that are proposed are not rammed through by one party or the other at the last minute–but are well thought out and serve all citizens by really solving problems.

To the Editor,

     As Iowans engage with candidates across the state in preparation for voting this November, the future of Iowa’s workforce and access to affordable higher education must be a priority. As student leaders at our Regent institutions, we call on each candidate to expressly state their position on public higher education in Iowa. As Iowans vote for their preferred candidates in the Governor’s race, and House and Senate elections, each voter deserves nothing less than open and honest commitments from candidates on their support for our universities.

Nutrition: Sorting Fact from Fiction

     The International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 2018 Food and Health Survey reported consumer confusion about food and nutrition. Eighty percent of survey respondents stated they have come across conflicting information about food and nutrition, and 59 percent state the conflicting information makes them doubt their food choices.

To the Editor,

     My husband and I moved to Monticello in 2014 when I accepted a job, fresh out of school, at the Monticello Vet Clinic. We were excited and a little nervous as we moved to a community where we didn't know a single person. It was just the two of us then, and if it didn’t work out we could just pack up and move. It didn’t take long and we completely fell in love with the community and the people. We knew this is where we wanted to raise a family.