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Local Columns

All I can say is thank you

Just over a week ago, the Manson Northwest Webster school community lost a longtime beloved music educator with the unexpected death of Brad Bleam. It has taken me the better part of a week to formulate the words to describe what this man has meant not only to me, but to the Manson ...

Listening to Iowans in all 99 counties

I come to report to you on some of the activities I did during the August break and what Iowans were telling me. On August the 29th, I completed my annual 99 county meetings for the 43rd year in a row. My decades-long practice is a part of my commitment to the people of Iowa to keep in ...

Principal: St. Edmond is a special place

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year. I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing summer. My name is Tabitha Acree, and I am honored to be starting my third year as principal at St. Edmond Catholic School. I want to take some time to welcome not only our returning families, but also new families ...

Addressing Iowa’s doctor shortage

Growing up in rural Montgomery County, Iowa, I am all too familiar with the challenges of accessing medical care, especially if you or a family member needs to see a specialist. Sadly, postponed procedures, limited hospital beds, and long wait times for experts like cardiologists and OB/GYNs ...

Iowa Central is for everyone

Our purpose is very simple at Iowa Central Community College. We want students to come to Iowa Central and finish their degree or certification in the shortest amount of time possible, with the least amount of student loan debt, so they can go on and have a better life. It is a purpose we are ...