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Opinion

Slices of Life – MTV Nostalgia

Editorials

I grew up in the era of classic, they-don't-make-them-like-that-anymore television shows. Of course this is my opinion. But who can argue with the iconic status of the Brady Bunch, Little House on the Prairie, Carol Burnett, Love Boat and Fantasy Island? (The last two so much different than ...

Tax Cuts and Job Act Means New Opportunities for Iowans

Editorials

The start of a new year brings about new possibilities for folks across the country. This might be a year that parents will see their child go to college, small businesses and entrepreneurs may be looking to hire more employees and expand, or for others, perhaps this is the year they are hoping ...

The Dengler Domain: Podcasts

Editorials

Growing up, I thought listening to talk radio outside of the Bob and Tom Show was not a good idea. Everyone should enjoy singing along to their favorite song on the radio, and talk radio did not compare. Hearing the opinions of the day was something I did not need to hear. I take this all back, ...

Slices of Life – The solution to life’s problems: Wrestling

Editorials

When my boys play together it always ends the same way. It doesn't matter what they are doing, the result adds up to intertwined bodies, leg locks and takedowns. In a word: wrestling.Wrestling, in and of itself, is not a bad thing. Wrestling as a sport can be athleticism at its best. Wrestling ...

Q&A: 2017 Year in Review

Editorials

Q: What was the most significant achievement of the U.S. Senate in 2017?A: When the first session of the 115th Congress gaveled to order last January 3, I took the oath of office to serve Iowans for a seventh term in the U.S. Senate. It is an honor I take very seriously. That's why I work ...

Q&A: 2017 Year in Review

Editorials

Q: What was the most significant achievement of the U.S. Senate in 2017?A: When the first session of the 115th Congress gaveled to order last January 3, I took the oath of office to serve Iowans for a seventh term in the U.S. Senate. It is an honor I take very seriously. That's why I work ...

Slices of Life – The solution to life’s problems: Wrestling

Editorials

When my boys play together it always ends the same way. It doesn't matter what they are doing, the result adds up to intertwined bodies, leg locks and takedowns. In a word: wrestling.Wrestling, in and of itself, is not a bad thing. Wrestling as a sport can be athleticism at its best. Wrestling ...

The Dengler Domain: Podcasts

Editorials

Growing up, I thought listening to talk radio outside of the Bob and Tom Show was not a good idea. Everyone should enjoy singing along to their favorite song on the radio, and talk radio did not compare. Hearing the opinions of the day was something I did not need to hear. I take this all back, ...

Monroe Barnstormers deliver holiday food boxes

Letters to the Editor

The Monroe Barnstormers held their December meeting at the Dysart Fire Station on Dec 3rd at 6:00 pm. The main topic of discussion was community service, and the need in our community. As a club, it was voted on that we would donate money to, put together, and deliver food boxes to the Dysart ...