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Opinion

Standing up for our nation’s veterans

Local Columns

Our veterans are heroes who have dedicated their lives to service and risked their own safety to protect our freedoms and defend our flag at home and abroad. On my 36-County Tour, I’ve met with incredible veterans who have relayed their stories of bravery and patriotism to me, emphasizing ...

May is Beef Month in Iowa

Editorial

As we enter the month of May, it is worth noting that it is a time to celebrate an important meat product. May is Beef Month. For many of us, every month is a time to partake of a food that ranks high on the list of culinary favorites. It’s no secret that Americans have a love affair with ...

2020 Democratic opponent supports Fleener

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: My name is Tony Walter and I have been a deputy with the Webster County Sheriff’s Office since 2004 and a sergeant since 2016. In 2020, I was Sheriff Luke Fleener’s general election opponent. Today, I am writing to show my support for the reelection of Sheriff Fleener and ...

Support the arts at Iowa Central

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: (The weekend of April 26-28) nearly 4,000 people, young and old, crowded into the new state-of-the-art, Performing Arts Center on Iowa Central’s campus. Without having to travel to New York, they enjoyed a Broadway-quality performance of “Beauty and the Beast” featuring ...

Ensuring ACCESS for Iowa’s small businesses

Local Columns

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, comprising 99.9% of all American businesses and employing nearly half of our nation’s workforce. They produce 16.5 times more patents than large firms, delivering key modernizations and competition necessary for a healthy, cost-effective ...

Backs Fleener for sheriff

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: I am writing this letter in support of Luke Fleener, who is running for re-election as the Webster County Sheriff. I have known Sheriff Fleener since 2007 when I began my employment with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office. When Sheriff Fleener was a detective, I had the ...