Voting is simple

Editor, In this divisive political time there is something positive you can do – register to vote. Yes! It does make a difference. There are...

Voting is necessary

Editor, The Mueller testimony once again shows how Democrats are interested in protecting our democracy and Republicans are interested in protecting their party. Most certainly...

Stop the killing

Editor, Poison makes perfect. In the cities, folks use chem lawn or tru green (a euphemism) to perfect their lawn and to project the illusion that...

They’re clean, social and sing to their young

Editor, Young children don’t appear to show much empathy. Hopefully, maturity teaches us kindness. The current controversy over pot-bellied pigs wasn’t a controversy until a councilwoman...

Wow. Just wow.

Editor, My compliments to the staff of the Independent for a fabulous newspaper! I was particularly enthralled by the July 10 edition that grabbed my...

A button down city we’re not

Editor, I would gladly trade Ms. Sloas’s polite porcine pets for the persistently yapping dogs that surround me in my neighborhood. Every few years Eureka goes...

Rooting for pot-bellied pigs

Editor, Historically, Eureka Springs has been viewed as divergent and tolerant, but things have changed. Some elected officers are now singling out homes that have...

This one feels good

Editor, Thank you for more than I can write. Outstanding newspaper. Mike Shah

Money really does help

Editor, I collected $469, dollars & change, in my little green bucket for the caged kids at the border. Thank you to all Eureka Springs...

Ask the questions

Editor, Legacy Mining Company’s plans to develop limestone quarries in Carroll County will be discussed at a second community meeting this Friday, 1-3 p.m., at...