Quotes of the Week reflect Iowa voices and events
A collection of recent remarks covers a Cedar Rapids nightclub fire and loss, election integrity in Iowa, prayers and weapons in a security moment, Ukraine's ambassador at the Iowa State Fair, concerns over turkey populations in Iowa, and a critique on road funding tied to comments by Christina Bohannan and Chuck Grassley.
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Community letters on Lighthouse, Olympics and nursing home care
Readers react to a reopened Lighthouse Supper Club with plans to visit, praise for the Paris Olympic closing ceremony and thoughts on nursing home policy. Letters discuss civic pride, historical ties to Iowa, and the need for stricter penalties and better caregiver attitudes amid national political debates.
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Out where the wild things are by Kurt Ullrich
Kurt Ullrich recalls encounters with a gray wolf a possum three deer and raccoon remains on his rural Jackson County property. He reflects on life death and seasons noting the owl like rhythm of nature and the solace of music as a storytelling ending. Ullrich lives in rural Jackson County and the Telegraph Herald ran a 60 page collection of his work.
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Jackson County
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