


(The following Letter to the Editor has been submitted by Carol Bentley-Iverson of Decorah):
"Imagine having a locally grown farm gal who focused her Iowa college education on rural community revitalization and development, has experience assisting farmers in growing their business in a sustainable way and understands the challenges facing agriculture on a global scale. Now imagine her being willing to represent our region as a state representative, where her impacts can improve a wider civilian region. This is Kayla Koether: our 'homegrown' visionary for NE Iowa."