It's no secret; technology is changing the way we do things. I don't trust myself to get dressed in the morning before checking my weather apps (I have three). And I'm not sure how I survived prior to having the find my family app at my fingertips.But retailers are attempting to influence us in ...

I attended the public meeting that was hosted by the VOTE YES group and I'm really glad I did. I've known for years that the TMU employees work hard to provide outstanding service for the community. Think of the ice storm in 2007 when we were the envy of the surrounding communities when they ...

CITIZENS FOR TRAER'S FUTURE. We're a group of Traer citizens who believe that LOCAL ownership and operation of the gas utility franchise is in the best interest of our community's future.The city of Traer is currently considering to undertake the process to reassert control of the natural gas ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a great time to refresh your knowledge of the disease. As more research is done and advancements are made, it can be difficult to determine the latest and most trusted information on breast cancer. Take the time to learn some common myths and facts ...

We've known each other for more than 30 years and I'm still learning new things about him. This weekend it was all about scented candles.Most of us enjoy the aroma of a nice scented candle. I do. I guess I didn't realize he did. I never really thought about it. As chief procurement officer of ...

Fall is an interesting time of year. The leaves change colors, the grass turns colors, and the fields change colors. Historically, fall is my least favorite season because winter is coming. One might ask, "Sean, that does not make sense. Your line of thinking would make winter your least ...

Q: Why is Iowa on the map for human trafficking?A: It often takes people by surprise to learn that human trafficking is a very real problem right here in Iowa. Whereas the Department of Homeland Security reports that millions of victims are trafficked throughout the world for sexual ...

Q: Why is Iowa on the map for human trafficking?A: It often takes people by surprise to learn that human trafficking is a very real problem right here in Iowa. Whereas the Department of Homeland Security reports that millions of victims are trafficked throughout the world for sexual ...

We've known each other for more than 30 years and I'm still learning new things about him. This weekend it was all about scented candles.Most of us enjoy the aroma of a nice scented candle. I do. I guess I didn't realize he did. I never really thought about it. As chief procurement officer of ...

Fall is an interesting time of year. The leaves change colors, the grass turns colors, and the fields change colors. Historically, fall is my least favorite season because winter is coming. One might ask, "Sean, that does not make sense. Your line of thinking would make winter your least ...