Q: Why is the opioid epidemic considered a public health crisis?A: Perhaps this staggering fact best sums up the crisis: Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans under 50 years of age. That's a startling strand of American society that is devastating families and ...
High school sporting events are often inspirational. The athletes on the field, court, track or ice give it their all and are beyond fun to watch. For many of them, this is the pinnacle of their sports careers and they deserve our attention and respect. Seldom, however, does the crowd take the ...
It's been more than three decades since Congress passed significant tax reform legislation. Since then, the tax code has become overwhelming in both its size and complexity, burdening working families and small businesses across the country. At this point, it's clear an outdated and ...
Dysart United Methodist Church will be celebrating Christmas this year on Sunday, December 24 with two services, 9 a.m. and at 6 p.m. The evening service will be a traditional Candlelight Service of Carols and Lessons with communion. The message at both services will be "Coming Home: God Makes ...
The deadline to submit grant applications to the Tama County Community Foundation is 11:59 p.m. (CST) January 15, 2018. Grants are awarded to projects in the following areas: art and culture, community betterment, education, environment, health, historic preservation and human service.The ...
Congratulations to Union's Carter Brehm. He has been officially invited to be a member of the 2018 Iowa Shrine Bowl North team. This is a great honor recognizing talented players but an even better cause: the children of the Shrine Hospital. Carter is also a First Team All-State INA and Des ...
Tait Otis Purk, 51, has been found guilty of 2nd degree murder in the 2000 death of his fiance, Cora Ann Okonski, then age 23, of Tama. Tama County District Court Judge Ian K. Thornhill announced his verdict in a court hearing Friday afternoon, Dec. 8. The verdict came after a four-day trial ...
On Sunday, December 3rd, the La Porte-Dysart FFA chapter coordinated a food packaging event called the "Hunger Blitz". Churches, clubs, community members, joined FFA members in packaging 1,348 pounds of Mac 'n Cheese donated to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Thank you to: Big Cedar Springers 4H ...
Winter has arrived. While the snow has not been as plentiful, the cold has made its appearance. Snow is not as fun because of the cold, but whenever the snow arrives, it can be good if one has fun. Children get to build hills to slide down, forts, and lots of snowballs. Adults also need to ...
There is too much guilt in the world. Still, I have a propensity to make myself more of it. Lately I've been feeling guilty about holidays. Days that are supposed to be celebrations filled with joy and fun fill me with dread and anxiety. I bet I'm not alone.Holidays often catch me off guard. ...