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Comment on Margaret Liston by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 20:31:25 +0000

Dear Margaret:
My name is Mary Melchert and I’m Vice-Chair of the Jones Co Democrats (halfway between Cedar Rapids, IA and Dubuque, Ia.). I congratulate you on your courage and dedication to run for office. The absolute ONLY way we’re going to change our state back to blue is to start in small ways….and, that means gaining more seats in the Iowa House and Senate. So, best of luck…I’m a retired long-time educator…my daughter is a nurse….we all know how to take care of Iowans….you will be great just by the credentials I’ve read here because you CARE! And, that’s something we don’t see very often in Iowa anymore! Wish I could vote for you, but I’ve got some great women on my side of the state I’m voting for instead! Good, good luck!

Comment on Joyce Conklin VanKirk by Denise Carpenter

Denise Carpenter — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:50:44 +0000

Thank you so much Joyce and family members for all you do for our beautiful anilmal Rescue Center. I have had help for several stray cats .
Joyce has helped me with catch fix and release as i had never used a live trap before. She is a wonderful lady with a beautiful soul. I have also reached out to Joelle for help with cats.
This community is so blessed to have them and involved in our community.
Bless you for all you do! Family and friends have worked so very hard and we are proud of them!
Thank you, thank you!

Comment on Joyce Conklin VanKirk by Jane Hermann

Jane Hermann — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:44:08 +0000

I first met Joyce whlle working at the The Dallas County News. I wanted to start running ads showing animals available for adopting in our county. As the ad sales director was able to get sponsors for the ads and contacted Joyce. Upon moving to Perry I eventually became a member of the Perry Humane Society and took part in several projects along with my children. We have been animal lovers for many years. It has been my pleasure to work with Joyce and we continue to donate goods and money gifts to the RRPR. She is a true hero for animals and Perry is so fortunate to have her.

Comment on Michelle Bruggenthies: ACLU Organizer by Linda Santi

Linda Santi — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:04:15 +0000

Michelle and Mary – two Warriors Walking the Way. I’m so glad you met up with each other (and In sioux City, no less!).

Comment on Flora Lee Of Sioux City, IA by Karen Heidman

Karen Heidman — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:13:38 +0000

Thank you, Mary, for writing this well-deserved tribute. I will share it with her friend RoxAnn. Flora’s influence will long reverberate through our community. Her daughter Treyla is now a candidate for a seat on the Sioux City School Board.

Comment on Joy Corning, Trailblazer and Bridge Builder by Michael Wegner

Michael Wegner — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:36:01 +0000

Beautifully done Mary. Joy was on the Cedar Falls School when I was a young journalist at the late, great Cedar Falls Record. And though I never knew her well, I was always an admirer of her work.