Many good changes happened last year

Changes for the good in 2011.

Two automakers are back selling American made cars saving thousands of jobs.

Osama bin Laden has been eliminated.

Thousands of jobs have been saved by the economic stimulus program.

Our economy is growing, producing jobs.

Our troops are out of Iraq.

The 99ers protest movement has brought to attention how the 1 percent control our lives and the very rich own our elected officials.

The Hawkeyes headed to another bowl game.

The Iowa State Cycles headed to a bowl game.

Our state unemployment rate has been lowered.

The Iowa caucus was held with a variety of candidates.

We are winding down in Afghanistan with positive improvements and the money saved on our war can now pay down our national debt.

We have pride and hope again but we need as a nation to stop racism and thank the Lord for the help He has given our country.

Roger Hines

Vinton