Utah Valley

City worker’s oped criticized

I am astonished that the Provo city felt it necessary to enter the debate regarding the District 5 election between Sterling Beck and Cindy Richards. On October 19, the Daily Herald printed a "Guest Opinion" submitted by Taylor Oldroyd. Mr. Oldroyd wrote his opinion representing StopCindy…

Nov 16, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Climate issue calls for debate, not 'consensus'

Recently, 18 BYU professors accused the Public Utilities Committee of politicizing the science surrounding global warming.  Unfortunately, the science has already been politicized.  I do not question the BYU professors’ sincer…

Nov 14, 2009 | 10:15 am | Loading…

Setting record straight on Provo Council

Recently, Taylor Oldroyd was given the opportunity to present a guest opinion in your paper. As the executive director of the Provo Municipal Council, I would like to set the record straight and expand upon some of his "facts."

Nov 12, 2009 | 11:10 am | Loading…

Added information

Dr. Dan Thomas has sent us additional information relevant to his recent oped. He did not start an anesthesia group in 2004, but rather joined it. In addition, he works as an independent contractor with this group and is not an employee of Central Utah Surgical Center.

Nov 12, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

In defense of a great man

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on."

Nov 02, 2009 | 11:45 am | Loading…

Provo doctor says health reform imperative

I am an anesthesiologist with sixteen years' experience. I am writing to highlight the urgent need for comprehensive health care reform and encourage support in passing legislation this year.

Oct 29, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…

Candidates to confront issues

Provo Mayoral Debate

Oct 21, 2009 | 9:45 am | Loading…

What should council members do?

I am excited about the future of Provo. We have great opportunities ahead, and our success depends on how we carry them out. We (you and I) have worked hard to bring about the Covey Center for the Arts, a new convention center, commuter rail, downtown revitalization, Bus Rapid Transit, a …

Oct 20, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…

Facts about the 5th District race

StopCindy.com is an effort to educate voters in Provo Council's 5th District about how Cindy Richards votes so they can decide if she should be in office 16 years. This effort is totally transparent, listing our names and our concerns, and documenting each concern with original source mat…

Oct 19, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…

Rude representative?

I was appalled and embarrassed to read Rep. Chaffetz's comments on President Obama's winning of the Noble Peace Prize. All other Utah Republican leaders were civil. Not so, Rep. Chaffetz. It looked like he was again proving his far-right credentials by being as rude as possible. He succee…

Oct 14, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

More Utah Valley

Letters to the Editor

Downhill slide

If what I an reading in the papers and hearing on the news about recent gay

Nov 19, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Save money on health care

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Nov 19, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Herrod's errors

On Chris Herrod and global warming:

Nov 19, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Handing over heritage

If our wonderful politicians in Washington, D.C., get even one step inside the health care with

Nov 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Education week

The U.S. Department of State in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Education invites us all

Nov 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Turnout disappointing

It was disheartening to hear that 82 percent of the citizens of Provo didn't vote in

Nov 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

No place for women

I am writing about the article from the wire service, "The Navy is considering allowing women

Nov 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

knecht provo letter 1118

In reference to iProvo, a recent letter stated "Even in 'conservative Provo, Utah' our elected officials

Nov 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Bring troops home

Considering the ramifications of the motive for the Fort Hood shootings, it becomes even more apparent

Nov 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Facts vs. truth

Mud-slinging in Provo? The people who slung it still claim it was not, but I saw

Nov 12, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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