Donald R. Tigges, Carroll

To the Editor: The King has spoken. The King has decided that Matt Campbell, the duly nominated Democratic candidate for 5th District U.S. representative, doesn’t deserve a debate.

Steven Kock

To the Editor: This letter could have easily been written in the “Cheers and Jeers” column, but I feel being anonymous is a somewhat cowardly way out.  If you have an opinion you feel strongly about, don’t hide in the shadows but speak openly and hon-estly.  When Matt Greteman felt, as did I and the Carroll Tennis Association, that as a progressive city we needed better tennis courts, he spoke out in City Council meetings and presentations to schools and boosters. When the detractors fired back anonymously, he spoke more openly.

Dr. William D. Blohm

To the Editor: Some of the intrigue in the approaching off-year election involves the low-approval rating of Congress, the uncertain status of many incumbents in both parties, the qualifications of new candidates, federal and state, etc. The next couple months is the avoidance of political misspeaking/screw-up time.

Carroll Shields, Carroll

To the Editor: Has anyone else noticed a glaring mistake with the newest urban renewal project?

Sheryl Schachtner,Carroll

To the Editor: A recent conversation with a certain councilperson has me wondering what happens to people’s values once they get elected to office.  This particular councilperson ran on the premise that they were concerned for the people of Carroll who were on fixed incomes. My call concerned the added expense of the brick pavers the city has decided to go with for the Corridor project.

Don Kanne, Carroll

To the Editor: The most important thing left out of the Times Herald article on Tuesday, Aug. 10, pertaining to the Municipal Golf Course is handicapped accessibility. Anyone in a wheelchair must be carried up four steps, realizing they most likely won’t golf but they have the right to eat, drink or just visit friends, after all it is a public place.

Mandy Halbur, Dubuque

To the Editor: I would like to start out by saying thank you to the sol-diers of A Company 168 In-fantry, Iowa Army National Guard. Actually thank you is not enough, I do not have the words to express the pride and gratitude I have for the job you do.  You will be greatly missed over the next year, and we have already started counting down the days until we can welcome you home.

Martha A. Sibbel

To the Editor: Brian Johnson of Midwest Financial wrote in the Friday, July 16, Daily Times Herald that “… probate and administrative fees can consume between 6 percent and 10 percent of your estate.” This statement does not reflect Iowa law.

Lloyd Kline, Carroll

To the Editor: Thanks to the folks of Carrolland and the west-central Iowa people who attended the “Lloyd Kline Ideations” art show over the past two weeks at the Carroll County Historical Society Museum.

Stephanie Eifler, Carroll

To the Editor: In about one week, my wedding will take place in my hometown.  This town.  The wonderful town of Carroll, Iowa.  I wouldn’t want it anywhere else.

Lenz,Carroll

To the Editor: We are writing to express our deep gratitude for the Spirit Lake dive team and to make people aware of their tremendous and selfless efforts.

Julie Belstene, Carroll

To the Editor: Iowa needs job creation. There is no better choice on the ballot this fall than Terry Branstad and Kim Reynolds to make this happen. They are committed to creating 200,000 new jobs all across Iowa.

Carolyn Miller,Templeton

To the Editor: The 4th of July is a wonderful holiday, but why do others have to ruin it by vandalism? My daughter and son-in-law just moved to Templeton in June, and unfortunately they were the target of a very cruel intentional act on the night of July 3, following the Templeton street dance.

Nyla Heuton, Carroll

To the Editor: This is directed to all the dog-walkers who leave dog messes in other people’s yards. Please stop. There is a law against littering, and this is one of, if not the worst forms of litter. (1 comments)

Dave Prenger, Carroll

Tuesday’s (July 12) opinion article by Doug Burns entitled ”Branstad touts tough ultrasound law” is just that, an opinion, a poorly informed opinion. I’m not writing to support Terry Branstad’s run for governor. (I personally believe that he is only as pro-life as he thinks he needs to be in order to get your vote.)

Donald R. Tigges, Carroll

To the Editor: A few years ago, I did urge Rep. Steve King to run against Sen. Tom Harkin. I figured that was the only way we could get rid of him in the 5th District. But this year the Democratic Party has nominated a candidate, in Matt Campbell, who, I hope, can beat Steve King.

Gerald L. Clausen, City Manager

To the Editor: Recently the City recognized the efforts of its employees at an appreciation lunch.  I presented the following remarks at that gathering:

Amy Carpenter, Carroll

To the Editor: It’s information that has been in the news for months now: child-abuse cases in Iowa saw a sharp increase in 2009.

Letter to the Editor: Altman & Ritchie

To the Editor: Domestic violence is not just a family matter, it’s a crime, and it is the single most common source of injury to women, more common than car accidents, muggings and rape by a stranger combined.  It increases in severity and frequency over time.  It is estimated that over 2 million American women are beaten in their homes each year. (1 comments)

Margaret Davis, Carroll

To the Editor: There were three people who died senselessly and tragically because of one person known for domestic abuse. This shouldn’t be happening, but it is. Why did he have guns? Why wasn’t more done to stop this tragedy?