My mother has been a dedicated voter her entire adult life.
Community Voices
Finding inspiration to enjoy my golden years
Unselfishness is the willingness to be inconvenienced for the sake of others. It is a ready solution to many of the problems our nation currently faces.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Verona Public Library, like most places, looks and operates a little differently from how it did before.
More than two decades ago, I watched future NFL Hall-of-Famer Emmitt Smith land awkwardly on his neck in a game against my beloved Chicago Bears.
Letters to the Editor
I spoke with Richard Condit, PhD, on Nov. 11, regarding our situation here in Verona.
Another US presidential election and once again we congratulate ourselves on our “democracy.”
Although many of us would prefer to have our children return to in-person learning for a whole variety of reasons including but not limited to our children’s mental and social well being, a number of factors about how the virus is spreading make returning to school irresponsible at present.
I have four children attending 4K-4th grade in Verona. As a parent, an educator, and longtime resident, I am very concerned with the consequences of virtual schooling on my family and community at large. Teachers are essential workers and heroes. They should have the opportunity to show up w…
I was incredibly disappointed when I read the Verona Press last week, specifically surrounding the letter to the editor by Tim Melin.
Gov. Tony Evers has called several special sessions of the state legislature over the last twenty months to address critical issues. All have been met with callous disregard by Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled legislature.
Critics of Donald Trump who publicly express their views, begin by acknowledging their sympathy for Trump’s diagnosis of the Coronavirus, they uniformly say they hope he recovers and wish him well. These comments tend to dilute their criticism of his presidency.
The COVID pandemic has been devastating to many. Sadly, it has killed many vulnerable people. It has destroyed small businesses, created a mental health crisis and has closed our schools.
The Klassic apartment development is poorly planned, badly located, and should be defeated.
Don’t vote if you don’t really like either candidate.
The COVID-19 virus has made 2020 a turning point year for humankind. This new virus has infected millions and has contributed to the deaths of many thousands.
In many ways our world has been changed due to COVID-19 but, one thing that hasn’t changed is the dedication of the Verona Area School District’s Support Staff. Even when the “safer at home” order was in place, members of the school district’s support staff had been working to keep our stude…
I read with interest and agreement last week’s guest column in Community Voices concerning a media post the writer had seen. Like that writer, my parents were children of the 1930s with my father also having served in WWII.
I recently contacted Chief of Police Bernard Coughlin regarding our concerns about the speed of cars, on our street. He was very responsive and put me in touch with Officer Gregory Gentz within 2 hours, of my query.
Many health authorities as well as our major media companies have told us the COVID virus situation is dire. Only a vaccine will save us. But is this true?
The COVID-19 virus has caused schools throughout the country to prohibit live schooling. The Verona Area School District is one of them.
Hearing about the grants going to bars and restaurants in Verona, there are some businesses I really hope none of the funds go to.
My family has been farming in Dane County for 120 years, and I’m proud to run our century farm. We started as dairy farmers and then transitioned to raising steer feeders and growing grain that includes corn, soybeans, and wheat. Most of the grain I sell goes to ethanol plants.
I am writing to protest the new Dane County Order requiring all people 5 years of age and older to wear face coverings while out in public buildings.
