Hold on to your hats

Editor,   In Nicky Boyette’s October 19 article on the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development, Jacqueline Wolven was quoted as asking why Eureka Springs is...

People helping people

Editor, I am home recovering from my operation and doing well. I thank everyone for your prayers, cards and support during this hard time. The...

Things held in high esteem

Editor, When the Trumpites consider cutting food stamps, Medicare and Medicaid, refuse to do anything about assault rifles and guns available to disturbed people, want...

Open letter to Republican leaders of the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and the White...

Even though I did not vote for any of you, I know and trust that those who did, did so with the expectation that...

Spend energy on justice

Editor,   Since “He Who Shall Remain Nameless” was anointed by the Electoral College, our household can no longer listen to the news except for...

Be safe, insist on it

Editor, In case your readers missed it, fifty volunteers just spent six weeks cutting, sewing, and distributing 3000 face masks to healthcare professionals, nursing homes,...

Health and students’ breakfasts

Editor, Have you heard of the Breakfast in the Classroom program at Eureka Springs Elementary? In my opinion, it’s bonkers. The program, as I understand it,...

That guy for president!

Trump is nothing if not single-minded. In his address to the United Nations on Sept. 24, it seems the larger part of his comments...

City streets not cleared fast enough

Editor, The anticipated snow, icy sleet began on Sunday afternoon, January 29, and fell steadily through the rest of that day & Monday, turning colder...

It’s a dog’s world

Editor, There are so many things we appreciate about Eureka Springs (don’t even get us started on how much we love the Independent each week!) ...