Eighty percent of Americans see our country as polarized. They see polarization as a blockade to governing because the two polarized political parties can’t work together to legislate. However, fifty percent of Iowans enjoy polarization. This is obvious because they support a candidate who ...
As the Postmaster of Tama, I am writing to express the unwavering commitment of our postal staff to serving our wonderful community. With the 4th of July approaching, a time when we celebrate our nation's independence and the freedoms we cherish, it is also a fitting moment to reflect on the ...
Now it goes without saying I’m cool and I like staying cool. I’ll add that anyone reading this column is cool. However that isn’t quite the same cool I’m talking about. With a changing climate (believe it or not it’s been warm) staying cool during my mowing job has become a challenge. ...
School's out for summer! St. Joseph's and the Public Schools are officially closed for the summer months. The town kids in Chelsea are free as birds. We've got the world by the tail and there's ball games to be played, cricks, creeks and rivers to explore, forts to be made and imaginations to ...
Before June is in the rear-view mirror, I noticed that I missed some incredible, “for real” important days! We’ve been made aware of Juneteenth, Summer Solstice Day and D-Day, but for what else is June also to be remembered? Are you ready for this? Bet not! National Barefoot Day, ...
Tama-Grundy Publishing wishes the HAPPIEST of birthdays to our very own cartoonist, local correspondent, & Master Columnist (have you checked out Magic Mike 6XL yet??), Michael D. Davis! Happy Baa-thday to ewe, Mike! ;) We appreciate all you do to keep local journalism alive & well in ...
Alright, last Sunday was Father's Day, so let me tell ya a story of me and The Old One. And yes, throughout this column I will be referring to my father as The Old One. This is for two reasons, one The Old One is a nickname given to my father years ago by my sister, out of affection or ...
After a series of semi serious columns, I think a little bit of fun spirited writing could freshen things up. With the help (and financial support) of the Tama-Toledo News Chronicle, Just Jonathan presents: A college student’s guide to life -Over indulge: With the numerous costs associated ...
Insecurity breeds fear and these days far more people are fearful of many things.... the great divide in the economy, obvious signs of climate change and pollutants in our environment, loss of habitats (both wildlife and human) … these along with growing populations world-wide creating more ...
In college, I sat behind a girl in speech class who was blind. She aced the tests and assigned speeches. I thought it was unfair because she didn’t have everyone staring when you’d forget one of your main points or drop your note cards; and worse yet, when you compounded your humiliation by ...