Have a "beef" about an issue? A point of view you want to share? Tell Register readers what you think through a letter to the editor. All fields are required. Preference is given to letters that are 200 words or fewer.


If you prefer, you may send the letter by U.S. mail to:

Letters to the Editor

The Altoona Herald

112 N. Howard

Indianola, IA 50125


Please include your name, address and phone number.

All submissions may be edited for length, accuracy and clarity and may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms.

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TIPS FOR BEING PUBLISHED

  • Write a brief letter on any subject. The shorter the better.
  • Make your point quickly.
  • Include your name, address and daytime phone number. (If you don't include your name and address, we can't consider your letter for publication.)
  • Remember -- ALL letters are subject to editing.
  • MOST letters are edited for clarification and length.
  • Choose your words carefully. Letters that contain libelous or slanderous statements will likely either be edited or rejected.
  • We prefer to have letters submitted in typed or electronically transmitted form. However, we will accept handwritten letters, providing the handwriting is legible.
  • If you are sending handwritten letters by fax, please be sure the writing is dark enough to transmit clearly.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

  • We read every letter we receive.
  • Every letter gets equal consideration.
  • Because of the heavy volume of mail, we cannot acknowledge every letter received.
  • If it's published, your letter probably will appear in the Herald-Index within two weeks after we receive it.
  • We strive for balance, but there are times when we may only receive letters on one side of an issue. If your opinion differs from those you see printed, write and give us your perspective.
  • We don't publish obvious organized attempts to flood us with mail on a given topic.
  • We don't publish form letters, anonymous letters, or letters without an address and phone number.
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