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Opinion

Building strong communities from strong foundations

Editorials

To all of Tama County, I want to express my heartfelt THANK YOU! It was on July 3, 2023, that I started this campaign with the goal of becoming the next Tama County Sheriff, and what an incredible journey it has been! I am truly grateful for the words of encouragement and amazing support I have ...

Magic Mike 6XL: Idiot lost

Local Columns

It is, in my opinion, that everyone is an idiot. I am saying the entire population of the world, as we know it, regardless of IQ, age, where you went to school, how long you went to school, what you read, what you learn, or the frequency in which you use the word 'indubitably' is an idiot. I ...

Just Jonathan: Being a supportive sibling

Local Columns

For 18 years of my life I was a passive sibling. My relationship with my sister Jenna was really only the occasional bickering and fighting, which I almost always lost. We were two very different people who lived in the same house because we happen to have been born of the same parents, not ...

Magic Mike 6XL: The hour I’m not getting back

Local Columns

It is currently 5:09 pm June 4, 2024, Tuesday, Primary Election night, and this has been the last hour of my life. An hour ago, I contacted my sister, who was about to get off work, to get me some chicken from the gas station on her way home. While on the phone with my sister, my Ma sits a ...

Just Jonathan: Change the world, be your best self

Local Columns

Change the world, be your best self Something on my mind as of late has been how we as humans impact the world around us, how you and I can change the world. Something I believe to my core is: being your best self is the the first step in living a happy life. Do what you want to do, help when ...

Pastor’s Corner: Are you deepfake hip?

Local Columns

There are a rising number of words that just don’t make sense at all. It makes me feel like I’m losing connection with my own culture. I’ve struggled understanding what AI means...short for “artificial intelligence.” Maybe I’m not intelligent enough. 15 new words have been added ...

Keep on truckin’

Local Columns

Well, the family bought a truck. Now, this was no quick decision. It wasn't like last week one of us said, "Hey, we should buy a truck." And then this week it's in the driveway. No, this was years in the making. The first mention of getting a truck was back in my high school days. As a fat ...

Leading by example as your next sheriff

Editorials

Tama County Community, My name is Lucas Dvorak and I am running to be the next Tama County Sheriff. During this campaign, I have learned a lot about myself. One thing being is I am not a politician. I was told by a retired coworker that I struggle to talk about myself. My response was I ...

Remember to Vote in the June 4 Primaries

Editorials

Tuesday, June 4 is primary day here in Iowa. Have you made your plan to vote? Primary elections might seem like they’re not all that exciting, especially if there aren’t any contested races in your area, but it is so important that you show up and support your favored candidates because ...