Comments on: New strategies in Clarke County lake issue

By: A voter

A voter — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:06:37 +0000

The taking of land under the guise of water needs when really it is for recreation and personal gain through real estate development must stop. This has become a national problem. I naively thought that Iowa was better than this, especially after other counties had had similar problems with land developers wanting some of their best land and the Eminent Domain bill was strengthened in Iowa.

Keep up the fight here for the little guy. Turn the tables on those who proposed this hot seat concept. Iowans need to be in the know on this important issue.

By: Pied Piper

Pied Piper — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:31:00 +0000

The silent majority seems to be speaking out and not happy with the heavy handed methods being used by the government and other elected officials in order to take land from Iowa citizens. It is a good thing that Kaufmann and others are stepping in to help the farmers. This sure opens my eyes to the fact that if this is happening in Clarke County it could happen to my family farm., which is a reason why I do care and don’t want to just sit around in silence.

By: All4Iowa

All4Iowa — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:42:03 +0000

Good job exposing these crooks for who they are. Last time I checked this is America and these citizens have rights. What kind of state and country are we living in if our property rights are not even upheld? What is next? Parental rights?

By: Hot Seat

Hot Seat — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:31:59 +0000

I don’t know how many people read your posts but I am glad you are pushing for those who make these decisions to be held accountable. It must be easy to make the figures for the need for water look good but now there is an alternate way for water. Tax payers need to know what is going on in Clarke County, so good that you are keeping us informed.

By: You Say What?

You Say What? — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:10:44 +0000

Until it is them, people just don’t bother to stand up and speak up.
Please help us keep up with the goings on in Clarke County as well as other lake proposals in our state.

By: John S.

John S. — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:06:18 +0000

No wonder the nation is in a mess when tactics such as these are on the local level with agencies and boards abusing their power. They must have the lawyers and the money to assist their efforts. The farmers and others need people like us to rally around their cause. Keep up your efforts for them.

By: Old Timer

Old Timer — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:21:10 +0000

I sure am glad there are people like Tymeson and Kaufmann who will work for the farmers.

By: A Voter

A Voter — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:24:51 +0000

What kind of people are serving on these boards and seem to have such authority? This is down right unAmerican. The cost of this lake is a huge issue, let alone the underhanded way this is being done. I feel so bad for these farmers.

By: SWI Reader

SWI Reader — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:13:06 +0000

Positives
Area Citizens will be upset at the thought of no recreation
*CCRC Board can deflect blame to:
* Certain stubborn landowners
* Representatives Kaufmann & Tymeson
We will finally get the “Silent Majority” of the citizens to express their feelings
*They WANT RECREATION on the new lake

So by his notes, it is Positive Side that he thinks citizens will be upset and lists those who the fingers will point? In any of his lists of “positives”, there is no mention of the relief of the landowners. I read his statements as proof they want recreation- not even one word on the need for water. What a jerk!
WANT Recreation. Want, Want, Want! Citizens don’t have rights to Wanting Recreation. Need for water is one thing, wanting recreation is quite another.
And we all know , you can’t ski or float boats on piped water so of course they won’t “want” that option.