One of the most important lessons 2020 has taught us is the importance of giving a damn about one another. …
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N/A Opinion Dec. 28, 2020 5:00 am1819d ago
One of the most important lessons 2020 has taught us is the importance of giving a damn about one another. …
N/A Opinion Dec. 28, 2020 5:00 am1819d ago
Our American house is divided in 2020. Red team or Blue? Mask or maskless? Shutdown the community or open it …
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Opinion Dec. 28, 2020 5:00 am1819d ago
2020 was a year of disruption and discord, and going into 2021, our community is positioned to make transformative and …
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Opinion Dec. 28, 2020 5:00 am1819d ago
We all know how tough 2020 was for our community and I would rather not revisit the grim details. Rather, …
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Opinion Dec. 28, 2020 5:00 am1819d ago
As the 2021 session nears, Iowa legislators are setting out their different agendas for pulling the state through the pandemic. …
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Opinion Dec. 28, 2020 5:00 am1819d ago
The memories of 2020 will never leave us. We’ve shouldered unbearable loss of family members and so many of our …
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Opinion Dec. 28, 2020 5:00 am1819d ago
‘ What is your New Year’s resolution? Look for the good in every situation and see the best in all …
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Opinion Dec. 28, 2020 5:00 am1819d ago
The woods and water have always been my places of refuge and recharge. 2020 brought a critical need for both, …
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Opinion Dec. 28, 2020 5:00 am1819d ago
The coming New Year will be a critical test for anyone serving in local government and elected office. The historic …
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Opinion Dec. 28, 2020 5:00 am1819d ago
Like many, I look forward to 2020 coming to an end, putting a year of difficulty and challenge behind us, …
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Opinion Dec. 28, 2020 5:00 am1819d ago
2020 was a difficult year for all of us. Several ‘storms” hit us in varying ways, but we weathered each …
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Opinion Dec. 28, 2020 5:00 am1819d ago
2020 has brought into focus the beauty, resilience and strength of our community. As we look forward to 2021, I …
Mike Machovec
Letters to the Editor Dec. 27, 2020 12:00 am1820d ago
I just received our Social Security Statement for 2021. I see our income went up 1.6 percent for the cost …
Barbara Aszman Stone
Letters to the Editor Dec. 27, 2020 12:00 am1820d ago
So now that Iowa has a $305.5 million surplus, some think it’s time for more tax reform. No! It’s time …
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