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Opinion

Union High School wins seven statewide awards for musical

Letters to the Editor

Union High School's spring musical production of "Anything Goes" recently was informed by the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards that they are the recipients of 7 awards for this year's production. This is a record number of awards for Union High School from this prestigious competition. 4 ...

Slices of Life – The definition of mother

Editorials

It's something we all have in common. Mothers have touched our lives. Each of us came into the world courtesy of a mother. But the concept doesn't stop there. Mothers are everywhere. They live next door or across the country. They are teachers, coaches, counselors, protectors, enforcers, ...

Letter to the Editor: Beef Team

Editorials

To the Editor:We are students at North Tama and members of the Mid-Iowa Beef Team. We are also proud to be beef producers along with our families. May is beef month.Raising beef is a big responsibility and priority. We do chores every day, even in the heat and cold. We keep records of our feed, ...

Small Businesses are a Big Deal for America

Editorials

Small businesses drive the U.S. economy and serve as the economic engine and job creator for local communities across America. More than 266,000 small businesses in Iowa employ nearly half of the workforce in the state. From my annual 99 county meetings, I witness the economic vitality and ...

Q&A: Foster Care Month

Editorials

Q: What prompted your leadership on foster care issues in Congress?A: It's no secret that a loving home and happy household nurtures the next generation to thrive and become productive members of society. Close-knit, supportive families serve as the building blocks for safe schools and strong ...

Small Businesses are a Big Deal for America

Editorials

Small businesses drive the U.S. economy and serve as the economic engine and job creator for local communities across America. More than 266,000 small businesses in Iowa employ nearly half of the workforce in the state. From my annual 99 county meetings, I witness the economic vitality and ...

Slices of Life – The definition of mother

Editorials

It's something we all have in common. Mothers have touched our lives. Each of us came into the world courtesy of a mother. But the concept doesn't stop there. Mothers are everywhere. They live next door or across the country. They are teachers, coaches, counselors, protectors, enforcers, ...

Letter to the Editor: Beef Team

Editorials

To the Editor:We are students at North Tama and members of the Mid-Iowa Beef Team. We are also proud to be beef producers along with our families. May is beef month.Raising beef is a big responsibility and priority. We do chores every day, even in the heat and cold. We keep records of our feed, ...

Dysart Arbor Day celebration

Letters to the Editor

Dysart's annual Arbor Day celebration was held on Friday, April 28th, at D-G Elementary. Because of the cold, rainy weather, the program was held in the elementary school gym.The welcome was given by D-G Student Council President, Reagan Sorensen. The fourth grade students presented a very ...

Stewardship Week contest winners

Letters to the Editor

To help spread the message of Stewardship Week, April 30 through May 7, the Tama Soil & Water Conservation District recently held a grocery sack decorating contest in local schools. The activity was open to third, fourth and fifth grade students in the county schools which chose to ...