About a month ago, this newspaper began investigating the abrupt resignation of Kasson-Mantorville School Board member Amy Olson.
Olson in her resignation letter cited a family crisis that had caused her to be distracted from the work. Right away, we knew there was more to the story.
We were stonewalled by the superintendent, board chair, and even Olson herself. No one wanted to answer our questions on the record.

Last month, Hurricanes Milton and Helene devastated parts of the southern United States. As families evacuated and started to rebuild, firefighters, police officers, and emergency personnel were a constant presence including the Minnesota National Guard who went down to help.

As I am writing this column, it is Election Day. The polls are open and voters across the country are going to their polling places to cast their ballots. Many others, in fact, 78 million of our fellow citizens, have already cast their ballots during the early voting time frame.
This election year, I think we can all agree, is one of the most polarizing in our history. Polls indicate the voters are very evenly divided.

For starters, Happy Halloween to all the readers of the DCI. The lead-up to Halloween was certainly busy this past weekend with the Haunted Hustle and Mantorville Fall Festival drawing crowds on Saturday. There were also several Halloween activities on Sunday.

In a small town—like my hometown Kiester—everyone knows everyone, and most people want to do their part to help their town and neighbors thrive. Motivation and inspiration to improve the community is easy to find, but a lack of funds can often hinder growth. When given the resources, people in small towns swiftly come together, pick up a hammer (so to speak) and enrich their communities.

To the Editor:
 
If you are a Christian who feels that Trump is “God’s chosen” here are a couple things to think about: