“Rod Stewart Hair” “I like your hair!” a woman at the party said.
Dear Editor,
“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.

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Center for Rural Affairs says the budget zeroes out programs that address challenges of rural communities Center for Rural Affairs Policy Associate Anna Johnson said recently that President Trump’s 2018 budget does not support rural America and its communities. The budget was released in its final...
Think about this for a moment: Two days away from a federal shutdown, Congress comes up with a stopgap measure to keep the government operating...for a week. A few days later it arrives at a bipartisan budget deal lasting a bit over four months. This, in turn, moves the President to take to Twitter...
Have you ever seen more disgraceful partisanship and “headhunting” than what’s going on in our government? Let’s set aside the cute but sophomoric proclamation that: “Hey! What’s wrong with gridlock in Washington? If they aren’t getting things done, at least they’re not spending my money!” I’m...
The president didn’t just want the FBI to stop investigating his friend Mike Flynn. He wanted it to arrest journalists. How can you tell an authoritarian when you see one? We know the 20th century hallmarks—brown shirts, street rallies, and the like. But there’s an autocratic attitude, some...
When it comes to debt, student loans and credit cards can be detrimental to the financial success of young adults. The devastating mistakes students make in college can haunt them for years and keep them from stepping into the next phase of life with confidence. Share these five tips with the...
Lake Mills is lucky to have an ambulance service. But, without community members stepping up to volunteer, we wonder how long we can count on this valuable service. It would not be the end of the world if we were to lose this valuable service, as there are nearby services that could try to pick up...
Appointing Iowans to our State Boards and Commissions is a humbling responsibility. As Governor of this state, it’s a responsibility I take very seriously. That’s why it was so disappointing and unfortunate to see 18 Senate Democrats inject petty partisan politics when they failed to reconfirm...
I have significant differences with Donald Trump’s political stances, but I want him to enjoy a successful presidency. It’s good for neither the country nor the world when a U.S. president struggles or fails. Yet, I also believe that constructive criticism can help a president grow more capable....
The 2017 legislative session has come to an end. Our lawmakers and governor have once again made budget decisions. Let’s look at some facts about our financial situation: The State’s general fund surplus, which was $928 million just four years ago, has been spent. The State’s reserve funds, which...
You can’t help but reflect on the above statement as you age. This time of year, it is especially true for me in several ways. May marks my birth month, and each and every year, the odometer rolls over, I realize that it is a blessing, more than a given, that I have made another milestone. The...

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