We had a farrow-to-finish hog operation of 500 to 1,000 head. Our farm smelled because we piled manure outside year-round …
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We had a farrow-to-finish hog operation of 500 to 1,000 head. Our farm smelled because we piled manure outside year-round …
With all due respect to Jennifer Hemmingsen (July 7 column), it’s not just Midwesterners who love talking about the weather. …
Flag etiquette: To salute, all people come to attention, citizens not in uniform place their right hand over their heart …
I am amazed at the number of laws being passed that invade a woman’s body against her will, deny her …
Beautification of our city has been a priority. If so, how about removing the 2-foot erosion fences that can be …
On behalf of the Marion American Legion Post 298 color guard, I apologize to those in attendance at the Praise …
I was excited watching the end of the fireworks show downtown on Independence Day when Lee Greenwood’s song “Proud to …
Growing up on a farm and watching my mother raise chickens, there always seemed to be one baby chicken that …
In 1957, as a sophomore at Drake University, I needed a cheap form of transportation to go the 9 miles …
My hat is off to the Legislature and Gov. Terry Branstad. To me, any county auditor can audit anything he/she …
This is a note of appreciation to our leaders and our families for a great honor bestowed on us old …
This year in America we will spend $2.03 billion on Alzheimer’s disease and two-thirds of that will be paid by …
I’ve read several editorials both pro and con concerning the speed cameras in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. My experience …
Many people have called Democrats’ support of the farm bill into question due to its significant cuts to nutrition assistance. …
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