Letters to the Editor

Are you receiving a required minimum distribution (RMD) from your IRA? If so you may save hundreds of dollars by donating directly to charity from your IRA. In 2018, a married couple would need to have more than $26,600 in itemized deductions in order to itemize and a single person over $13,300. For people over…

One of the most important assets of our communities is having a strong school system.  We can be proud of the Eden Valley-Watkins school system. It has provided excellent education for our children. In order to maintain that strength for future students, we need to approve the upcoming bond. The reality is that the facilities…

When people learn I am a teacher at Eden Valley-Watkins, they often comment about what an outstanding school district it is. Whether it’s academics, arts or athletics, EVW has built a strong reputation for success. As a parent of two EVW graduates, I know firsthand the value of what EVW has to offer. Both were…

Central to any thriving and growing community is a healthy school system where children score high on standardized tests, graduate high school at higher rates than the rest of the state and experience a rich, rigorous and diverse curriculum that prepares them to become successful adults. Our district has demonstrated numerous successes. We feel extremely…

Let us remember and never forget what the Kimball American Legion Post 261 has meant and done for the community. History • Chartered Aug. 1, 1920 • First Memorial Day Service 1920 • Auxiliary chartered in 1922 • Baseball Team 1922 • Clubroom built in 1949 Today There are only two years left until our…

Starting Monday, teachers in Kimball stopped donating their extra time to the district until a new contract is signed. Kimball teachers have worked 311 days without a new contract. Members of the union’s bargaining team and district administrators have met in 13 different negotiating sessions. However, the two sides remain far apart on several key…

We are so fortunate in Kimball to have such a great senior dining site. The lunch program which is geared towards seniors is much more than just a good meal. Coordinator Roselea Hoeft does a wonderful job making sure diners receive tasty meals that are hot and on time. But there’s more to it than…

March 4, 2018 For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved books. So naturally, I’ve always loved libraries. I clearly remember my first library visit in my hometown in Montana, a library that was created by area citizens who donated the books and was operated by volunteers. It was the tiniest library. And it…

In the upcoming weeks, Arvig television customers will see an increase to their monthly bill. Starting with the March 2018 statement, the increase will vary between $3 and $8 per month, depending on the customer’s service area and plan. I know this is frustrating, and we wish we had more control. Unfortunately, the rising costs…

By now you may have heard a conversation or two in the last few months regarding our community library, which is housed in Kimball City Hall. The Great River Regional Library (GRRL), which operates the Kimball branch library, will celebrate 50 years in the Kimball community in 2019. With its beginnings in the city offices…