I wish more people would attend the city council meetings to hear about events affecting our city, the problems that are continuing, and the ripple effect on all the residents. Come to the next Kettle River city council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 at the council room for an update on what is happening with the water tower project and when it will be finished.

This is the time to register for the November election. There are several council positions that are up for election. It is important to get members onto the city council who want the best decisions made to make our city better...