opinion
Religious exemptions and mask use
Thursday, October 7, 2021 6:18 pm
Dear Editor: As clergy, we’re concerned about the increase in families seeking “religious exemptions” from the school mask requirement. We maintain Christian faith does not allow us to exempt ourselves from protecting the health of others, especially the most vulnerable. …
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Hypocrisy is everywhere
Thursday, October 7, 2021 6:18 pm
Dear Editor: Medical Doctors that promote the vaccine and mask wearing but forgot their oath to do no harm when we see and hear horrendous side effects from the experimental vaccine with more side effects from this vaccine than any …
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A salute to DCSD
Thursday, October 7, 2021 6:13 pm
Dear Editor: I would like to give the DCSD school board and Mark Lane a giant shout-out of appreciation for their incredible work this past week trying to manage a politically charged community, along with a state lawsuit that includes …
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How times change
Thursday, October 7, 2021 6:13 pm
Dear Editor: Oh, how times change. How it used to be, how it is now, and what lies ahead? However, the time is now and that is our challenge. How many laws there are, is unknown. The world has always …
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The vaccine
Thursday, October 7, 2021 6:11 pm
Dear Editor: I am responding to the most recent letter by the trio of doctors who constantly offer their opinions on the COVID-19 flu in your paper. I take umbrage with term “vaccine” they use in reference to the chemical …
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Return your empty containers
Monday, October 4, 2021 6:16 pm
Dear Editor, We have a problem. What do we do with empty beverage containers? According to Iowa Code Chapter 455C this should not be a problem. Section 455C.2 and 455C.3 clearly state that the store selling the beverage collects the …
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Consider no-till and cover crops
Friday, October 1, 2021 6:17 pm
Dear Editor, When I was younger (much younger!) I got a smallpox vaccination. My children did not get a smallpox vaccination. With advancements in science and technology, my children do not need a vaccination for smallpox. As with advancements in …
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A historical perspective
Friday, October 1, 2021 6:16 pm
Dear Editor, I thank Superintendent Mark Lane and the school board for their service. No one is happy about wearing masks and getting another vaccine. I will address two historic perspectives. The first is from my professional experience, as I …
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The Jabs and Jab-Nots: it’s time for reason and listening
Friday, October 1, 2021 6:14 pm
Dear Editor, Thanks for your attention. This is important stuff! Those of you reading this recognize the two newest divisions in America. The Vaccinated and The Unvaccinated. Tragically, this now separates low risk COVID-19 victims from those with much higher …
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A note to readers about the Public Opinion’s letters policy
Thursday, August 19, 2021 8:57 am
The Public Opinion welcomes written opinions about local issues of interest. Letters to the Editor may be sent via email to the Editor at kate.klimesh@driftlessjournal.com, or copies dropped off to 107 E. Water St., or mailed to Driftless Multimedia P.O. …
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Thoughts from former Presidents
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 1:49 pm
Dear Editor: Most people want to put 2020 in the rearview mirror. I know I do. We need to be positive going forward into 2021. However, sometimes it is okay to look back and reflect on past events. Franklin Delano …
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Butterfly Garden in bloom
Thursday, July 15, 2021 3:03 pm
As of July 1, Decorah’s Butterfly Garden will have over 17 prairie plant species blooming in all colors imaginable. They include yellows: black-eyed susans, prairie coreopsis, oxeye sunflower; whites: fleabane daisy, wild white indigo, virginia mountain mint, culver’s root, a …
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Hometown Taxi: great choice for fest honor
Thursday, July 15, 2021 2:58 pm
Kudos to the Nordic Fest Committee for selecting the Hometown Taxi of Decorah for their Nordic Fest Parade Grand Marshals!! They have served the people of Decorah with genuine affection and integrity. My mother, Sylvia Sand, was one of …
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Iowa is failing history
Thursday, July 15, 2021 2:36 pm
Once, Iowa’s education ranked best in the nation. In a recent report evaluating K-12 civics and U.S. history standards from the non-partisan Fordham Institute, Iowa ranked in the bottom third of states, with a D grade for civics and an …
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Are graduation ceremonies changing?
Thursday, July 15, 2021 2:35 pm
I was honored to attend the Decorah High School graduation of my grandson this spring. I was very impressed that the various branches of the military were honored by musical presentations by the orchestra. Having participated in over 40 graduation …