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To the editor:I was seriously wronged back in 1999 and 2000 by part of our local government. I was told the statute of limitations won?t allow me to sue. So I guess that?s water under the bridge.Now I?ve got this question! Is everyone blind or what? I wrote a letter to our governor back in 2005 explaining how to stop meth and it would work.Why is it these state representatives still allow pseudoephedrine ...

Fall is a great time in Iowa. The colors are beautiful, the temperatures pleasant and farmers are in the field for the busy season of Iowa?s leading industry.As a result, October is a great month to visit get out of town and visit a farm near you.Pumpkin farms, apple orchards, wineries and a wide variety of other farms with an agritourism focus have activities and events that make it easy for visitors to ...

This season in Iowa takes my breath away with glowing trees, crops turning from vibrant green to yellow, gold and brown ? the air is clear of summer?s humidity and blue sky and sunshine are deeply appreciated.We call it autumn, or fall ? but it also is change. Many of us resist changes. Learning a new way of doing a task, even though it may be more efficient, can be bothersome. Watching our children transform, ...

To the editor: Did you know that there?s not a single public place in Jefferson County where dogs are allowed to legally run off-leash? The Fairfield Off-Leash Dog Park Committee is still working hard to rectify this situation for Fairfield?s dogs and their humans! Fairfield is soon to join the ranks of cities with Off-Leash Dog Parks, but we?ve hit a few snags which require further fundraising for Fairfield ...

To the editor:I would like to congratulate the U12 soccer team that participated in the Iowa Games in Ames this past weekend. They were coached by Felisto Guezimane and had a very successful weekend coming home with first place and the chance to represent Iowa in the nationals next year. It was very hot last weekend and these kids played to the best of their ability, didn?t complain about the heat, responded ...

To the editor:During World War II, Jefferson County had two families each with five sons in service. And these two families lived less than a mile apart in Liberty No. 7 (Hebron) school district.The Canaday family lived south of the school and had sons Lloyd, John, Clifford, Dean and Robert in service.The Buerkens family lived north of the school and had sons John, Lee, Max, Gene and Bobby in service.A...

Just when I think things at The Ledger are slowing down a bit, allowing me to catch my breath, there is another event that needs photographic coverage. This past week that event was the Greater Jefferson County Fair.From the 4-H horse show on Tuesday through Sunday night?s Demo Derby, I was expected to be, and enjoyed being, at the fair. This week and next involves considerably more time by several of The ...

To the editor:Fairfield is a special designated city in Iowa that has been recognized for its artists, musicians and creative small businesses. Fairfield also has aspirations to be more sustainable with energy, recycling and ?Going Green.? I am amazed that a few leaders in the city don?t see edible landscaping as part of this whole picture. There is a beautiful strawberry patch on Madison Avenue on the parking ...