Thank you very much for the extensive and thorough coverage of the recent debate

in Tama between the candidates for Iowa House District 53. The descriptions of the present state of affairs in Iowa were contrasted and visions for the future were also stated clearly. Mr. Hexter and Mr. Fisher give voters a clear choice in this election.

Iowa is not the leader in education it once was, and our state government chose that decline to save money and divide its citizens on purpose. Banning books and legislating bathrooms and sports participation are just distractions.

Iowa’s water and air are filthy whether you are tired of hearing about it or not. Our soil health is declining and our environment is suffering and the Chairman of the Environment Committee in the House refused to hold regular meetings in the last two sessions of the Legislature. That would be Rep. Dean Fisher.

Iowa needs investments in housing and public education and higher education to keep its citizens at home when they graduate. They need a livable place to raise a family – -clean air and water and good health care, including OBGYN care and labor and delivery in our rural hospitals. Iowa needs growth in business and industry and immigrants are part of the solution.

There will be no change until the voters demand change in Iowa. Be sure to vote on Nov. 5.