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Editorials

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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 ...

Q&A: Military Service Academies

Q: How can interested Iowans apply for admission to a U.S. military academy?A: As a U.S. Senator, it is a privilege to nominate young Iowans for admission to our nation's prestigious U.S. military service academies. The highly competitive process is a testament to the tremendous pool of ...

Slices of Life – Home delivery

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 ...

Letter to the Editor: I know I’m voting YES

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 ...

The Dengler Domain: Fall

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 ...

The Dengler Domain: Fall

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&A: Human Trafficking

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&A: Human Trafficking

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 ...

Slices of Life – Learning new things

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 ...

Slices of Life – Learning new things

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 ...