Editorial
Learn from the Rolling Hills mess
May 12, 2008
The drainage problems that beset the Rolling Hills neighborhood must be resolved promptly. The periodic flooding that has damaged property and left residents with huge repair bills must be stopped. » Full Story
Mothers deserve our thanks
May 11, 2008
If you think that Mother’s Day is one of those holidays created by the greeting card industry, you may be in for a surprise. » Full Story
Transportation Week is at hand
May 11, 2008
National Transportation Week starts today and runs through Saturday. This celebration of the transportation industry has taken place each May since it became a permanent event in 1962. » Full Story
Taxpayers deserve the whole truth
May 10, 2008
Reconstruction projects undertaken in Iraq by private companies working for the U.S. government seem to have been a success, in general. » Full Story
It’s Beef Month in Iowa
May 9, 2008
Gov. Chet Culver has officially proclaimed May as Beef Month in Iowa.
For many of us, every month is a time to partake of a food that ranks high on the list of culinary favorites. » Full Story
For many of us, every month is a time to partake of a food that ranks high on the list of culinary favorites. » Full Story
Treason is never justified
May 8, 2008
The United States and Israel are among the closest allies in the world community. It is no exaggeration to suggest that without U.S. » Full Story
Generals must follow orders
May 7, 2008
Perhaps we missed something involving the chain of command in the U.S. armed services. » Full Story
Hamas gains a PR victory
May 6, 2008
We wonder if leaders of the Hamas terrorist organization congratulated themselves in advance on the propaganda victory they knew they could score when former President Jimmy Carter — against the advic » Full Story
TSA should stand firm
May 5, 2008
Once again, security screeners at the nation’s airports are being accused of “profiling” — that is, giving special attention to some people attempting to board planes because of their race, religion o » Full Story
Fort Dodge Correctional Facility turns 10
May 4, 2008
When the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility began operations in 1998, the Hawkeye State got its first new prison in more than eight decades. » Full Story