Archive for the ‘Opinion’ Category
Rood: Where is Joe Friday now that we need him?
By Ed Rood It’s hard to fathom what sometimes passes for justice these days. Thanks to an astronomical amount of media coverage, the most heinous crimes now take on a – Continue reading…
The Bookworm Sez: ‘Tangled’ is a good idea
By Terri Schlichenmeyer “Tangled” by Erica O’Rourke c.2012, Kensington Teen $9.95 / $10.95 Canada 336 pages Oh, if your parents had any idea… They think you’re a good kid with – Continue reading…
Rood: Winning by a nose was his key to success
By Ed Rood I remember reading a story of a New York ex-convict and mugger who, according to officials, is a victim of his own physical appearance. It seems the – Continue reading…
An open letter to Huxley residents and taxpayers
To the editor: I have been one of your representatives on the Huxley City Council since January 2005. Our Feb. 14 meeting agenda includes discussion and a vote regarding forgivable – Continue reading…
The Bacon Beacon/Attempting to bring supply chain manufacturers to Iowa
By State Senator Robert Bacon As Iowans went to their mailbox after the first of the year, many may have noticed something missing; their 2011 Iowa Income Tax Booklets. You – Continue reading…
Watch out for thin ice this winter
By Steve Lekwa The past week brought sad news that three Iowans have died after falling through thin or possibly weak ice. Even thick ice can become soft when it – Continue reading…
Rood: Fighting World War I in the basement
By Ed Rood Winter weather can be a real pain in the posterior. I am not, and never have been, a big fan of winter in Iowa. Some days it’s – Continue reading…
I Otter Get Out Every Day
By Steve Lekwa I recently spent a day working on indoor projects. That’s OK when it’s necessary, but by mid afternoon I felt an increasing need to get out and – Continue reading…
The Deyoe Dispatch/House continues to work on property tax
By State Representative Dave Deyoe House continues to work on Property Tax Solution During the first two weeks of session, the House Ways and Means Committee held three subcommittee hearings – Continue reading…
Football mimics life? Maybe not
By Jill Pertler Football is life. At least it feels that way during the final days of January when we anticipate turning the calendar to February and the week of – Continue reading…
The good fortune of living in a giving community
To the editor: Over the holidays, I read an article about a community that was struggling to support its most vulnerable families. I immediately began to think of how fortunate – Continue reading…
Old Settler Sez/Time for picnic planning to begin
By Bonnie (Bowen) Schauper Hello! What do you know? It’s time to start thinking about our annual Maxwell Old Settlers Picnic. The new committee has been meeting every month for – Continue reading…
Rood: All Gus needed was a pocket protector and a VW
By Ed Rood My first trip into the future came in 1950. The unforgettable phenomenon took place on a countertop of Mosey’s Cafe in the heart of downtown Slater, witnessed – Continue reading…
Checking the Duck boxes
By Steve Lekwa Mid-winter is often the time when wood duck boxes are checked and prepared for the next nesting season. Most boxes are over or at least near water, – Continue reading…
The Bacon Beacon/Senate passes funding for National Guard Educational Assistance program
By State Senator Robert Bacon The National Guard Educational Assistance Program (NGEAP) provides financial assistance to members of the Iowa Army and Air National Guard who are working towards a – Continue reading…
