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Dengler Domain: Kolaches

Local Columns

When traveling around the country or the world, it is always important to try new foods. Each part of the country has their own specialty like the South and barbecue, New York City and pizza, or coastal regions and fish. No matter where else one has these foods, it always tastes better in these ...

From the Desk of Sen. Giddens: Let Me Know How I Can Help

Editorials

Greetings friends and neighbors! I hope you all had a great Memorial Day weekend with family and friends. In the last couple weeks, we’ve experienced some severe weather across the state, and my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has been impacted. Best wishes as you work through the ...

Leading by example as your next sheriff

Editorials

Tama County Community, My name is Lucas Dvorak and I am running to be the next Tama County Sheriff. During this campaign, I have learned a lot about myself. One thing being is I am not a politician. I was told by a retired coworker that I struggle to talk about myself. My response was I ...

Remember to Vote in the June 4 Primaries

Editorials

Tuesday, June 4 is primary day here in Iowa. Have you made your plan to vote? Primary elections might seem like they’re not all that exciting, especially if there aren’t any contested races in your area, but it is so important that you show up and support your favored candidates because ...

Solar development has minimal impact on ag land use

Editorials

As renewable energy development grows in rural areas, so do concerns about protecting agricultural land, especially from utility-scale solar projects. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that by 2050 solar will occupy 10.3 million acres of land nationally, 90% of which will be in ...

Dengler Domain: Memorial Day

Local Columns

With May ending, it is time to remember why the last Monday of the month is a holiday. Memorial Day is a time to remember all those United States military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. While it might be a day off for many, this holiday should mean the most ...