“What Cats Like” “I’ve been reading about cats,” my husband, Peter, tells me. Peter has never had a cat before. “Oh, yeah?” “Salt is not good for their kidneys. We have to give Felix unsalted fish.”
Q: Will Congress renew the Farm Bill this year?
Dear Editor, As we approach Ag Week, March 17-23, I’ve been reflecting on the 82 years our family has been farming in Winnebago County. While we’re deeply tied to the land, our real roots are found in this tight-knit community.
“A Borrowed Plate” My husband, Peter, and I were surprised that two plates were missing.
Dear Editor, As a member of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and a consumer of Iowa’s drinking water, I am opposed to Summit Carbon Solutions CO2 pipeline water permits.
“A New Life for Felix” Last night was surprisingly calm, all things considered.

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“A New Life for Felix” Last night was surprisingly calm, all things considered. I told my husband, Peter, that he should not plan to get a good night’s sleep. I told him this because Peter has never had a cat, and yesterday, we adopted one. I have had several cats over the years, but my last cat...
After weeks of delays, the House finally got to work on a bill to decide how much money to invest in our kids in public schools next year.   Led by our experts on the House Education Committee who have been listening to educators and parents since session opened, we proposed a new investment of $...
“Donuts in the Middle of the Day” While a person may buy a cake here in Mexico seven days a week from early morning to late at night, getting any other kind of dessert is more challenging. There is a bakery I walk by every day. Everything is fresh and in bins. Customers pick up a metal tray and...
The 2023-2024 basketball season came to an end for the LMHS girls basketball team last Tuesday, Feb. 13, as they were narrowly defeated 51-55 by TIC East Champions Central Springs in overtime. The Bulldogs closely contested the Panthers throughout the game, outscoring them in both the second and...
The Iowa Legislature hit the first deadline of session last week, known as the funnel, and it means we’re almost halfway done with the 2024 session. It’s no secret the first weeks of session have been marked by politics, frustration, and division. That’s because most of the bills brought up by the...
Basic economic theory tells us that when too many dollars chase too few goods, the result is inflation. Americans don’t need to take a course in economics to understand this concept because President Biden personally delivered a real-world example. By wasting trillions of dollars—approved by...
Steve Corbin, Professor Emeritus of Marketing University of Northern Iowa Martin Niemoller (1892-1984), a German Lutheran pastor, composed a 1946 post-World War II confessional titled “First they came for the Socialists . . ..” The four-line composition explains, in straight-forward language, how...
Q: What’s the 10-year forecast for the federal budget and its impact on the economy? A: According to projections released in February by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), dark clouds loom on the federal government’s fiscal horizon. The CBO crunches numbers for a 10-year window to...
“A Piece of Cake” My husband, Peter, and I landed in Mexico again, and we did what we have done in the past. We bought an enormous cake. It’s nice to have a cake in the house. I have discovered it is not necessarily a good idea to eat cake every day, as it eventually makes my clothes too small....
Dear Editor Q: What do you call 53 millionaires around a TV watching the Super Bowl? A: The Minnesota Vikings. I’m not a millionaire, but I’m a Vikings fan, and a KC Chiefs fan. Last year I even picked up a third team favorite—the SF 49er’s. It’s all about QB Purdy. Sorry, Packer fans. Green Bay...

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