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Opinion

Urges support for South Tama bond issue

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor:I am writing as a concerned parent and member of the South Tama County Community School District. Our middle school building, which is 104 years old, is quickly deteriorating and we need to do something about it. The average age of use of a school building in Iowa is 70 years, so we ...

10 Doctor-recommended health tips for the new year

Editorials

(StatePoint) Four in 10 adults in the U.S. have two or more chronic diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While certain conditions and risk factors are beyond one's control, the new year is the perfect time to consider the many lifestyle choices you can make for ...

A decade of making a difference: Senate Caucus on Foster Youth

Editorials

Ten years ago this month, Sen. Mary Landrieu and I founded the bipartisan Senate Caucus on Foster Youth. We launched this caucus a decade ago to give voice to the thousands of young people in America who deserved a platform to break the silence on the challenges and success stories of foster ...

Out with the old; In with the new

Editorials

Every year has its ups and downs and 2019 was no different. Probably for each one of you, there were times of celebration and times of sadness and disappointment. Life is life and whatever happens, we have to decide how we're going to react to it. And when one year ends and another begins, the ...

What is electronic media doing to our health?

Editorials

"Switching off" and turning to print is better for your health and it may also be the answer to a good night's sleep.The prevalence and use of electronics in all aspects of daily life is steadily increasing with the average U.S. adult spending 6.3 hours each day with digital media, over half of ...

2020—Perfect visison!

Editorials

A song I remember from the late 60's was Zager and Evan's "In the Year 2525" -depressing song at best, detailing a pessimistic future.Although longevity runs in our family, I won't be around to check out their accuracy.But I am looking forward to the Year 2020, even though my eyes haven't been ...

For long time Hawk fans

Editorials

For some people, the passing of Hayden Fry might not carry much meaning.But for those who have been Hawk fans for decades, his memory brings back some wonderful moments.To put things into perspective, the situation had been this. Iowa had a fantastically successful program under Forest ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

Local Columns

I would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for their kind words to my family. God bless you.A big thank you to the community for the support of the renovation of the Wieting and the new addition. It has been a long process but it is now finished except for paying off the balance owed.Thank you ...

Marshalltown Community College es para mi

Editorials

Marshalltown Community College is here to provide a high quality, success-focused education for all students. We are proud of our diverse student body that represents (among other characteristics) students ranging in age from 16 to 60, including 69 international students, and many students ...