“Rod Stewart Hair” “I like your hair!” a woman at the party said.
Dear Editor,
“What Cats Like” “I’ve been reading about cats,” my husband, Peter, tells me. Peter has never had a cat before. “Oh, yeah?” “Salt is not good for their kidneys. We have to give Felix unsalted fish.”
Q: Will Congress renew the Farm Bill this year?
Dear Editor, As we approach Ag Week, March 17-23, I’ve been reflecting on the 82 years our family has been farming in Winnebago County. While we’re deeply tied to the land, our real roots are found in this tight-knit community.
“A Borrowed Plate” My husband, Peter, and I were surprised that two plates were missing.

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“A Borrowed Plate” My husband, Peter, and I were surprised that two plates were missing. We stay in our little apartment in Mexico and, while we’re gone, all our dishes and glasses remain in the cupboards. We pack away most of our spices, but we leave the vegetable steamer and the pressure cooker...
Agriculture is the economic engine of Iowa. When our farmers and producers are successful, our economy grows, our main streets thrive, our businesses invest in new employees and finance expansions, and our rural communities grow stronger. As is obvious from our endless fields of corn and soybeans...
Dear Editor, As a member of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and a consumer of Iowa’s drinking water, I am opposed to Summit Carbon Solutions CO2 pipeline water permits. Summit Carbon Solutions has requested water use permits that would drain an estimated billions of gallons of water per...
It was the busiest week of the legislative session so far. The House sent over scores of bills to the Iowa Senate but it’s unclear how many of those will move ahead given the inter-party battle between the Governor and GOP legislative leaders. House Democrats kicked off the week introducing some...
“A New Life for Felix” Last night was surprisingly calm, all things considered. I told my husband, Peter, that he should not plan to get a good night’s sleep. I told him this because Peter has never had a cat, and yesterday, we adopted one. I have had several cats over the years, but my last cat...
After weeks of delays, the House finally got to work on a bill to decide how much money to invest in our kids in public schools next year.   Led by our experts on the House Education Committee who have been listening to educators and parents since session opened, we proposed a new investment of $...
“Donuts in the Middle of the Day” While a person may buy a cake here in Mexico seven days a week from early morning to late at night, getting any other kind of dessert is more challenging. There is a bakery I walk by every day. Everything is fresh and in bins. Customers pick up a metal tray and...
The 2023-2024 basketball season came to an end for the LMHS girls basketball team last Tuesday, Feb. 13, as they were narrowly defeated 51-55 by TIC East Champions Central Springs in overtime. The Bulldogs closely contested the Panthers throughout the game, outscoring them in both the second and...
The Iowa Legislature hit the first deadline of session last week, known as the funnel, and it means we’re almost halfway done with the 2024 session. It’s no secret the first weeks of session have been marked by politics, frustration, and division. That’s because most of the bills brought up by the...
Basic economic theory tells us that when too many dollars chase too few goods, the result is inflation. Americans don’t need to take a course in economics to understand this concept because President Biden personally delivered a real-world example. By wasting trillions of dollars—approved by...

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