“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.”
Opinions
Q: What’s ahead in the new year?
A: The appalling violence at Perry High School this week was a shocking and tragic beginning to the new year. Barbara and I join the Perry community, and all of Iowa, in grieving for those affected by this terrible event. Our prayers will remain with the city of...
“Year End Ambitions”
It’s the time of year when I look back and see where I’ve been and wonder where I’m going.
On the shortest days of the year, I like to do a little recalibration. I take a look at what I had hoped to do and ways in which I want to change my thinking. Some years I have had...
2023 marked 100 years since the Iowa Legislature created the position of Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. In that time, 15 different Iowans have had the opportunity to lead the talented team at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Though much has changed since 1923, one thing has...
Dear Editor,
The hackles on the necks of Iowan’s were raised before Christmas as a result of a satanic altar and statue with a goat’s head wreath being placed in the rotunda of the Iowa State Capital. The protest from conservative Christians was swift and to be expected. In Minnesota the...
“Wild Children”
The children were in the pew in front of me.
We had not arrived early enough at my sister’s church for the Christmas Eve service to secure a seat in the back, so we were in the fourth row. The first row is never used by anyone; the second row is only for people who arrive...
Q: What are some ways you work to reinforce civic engagement?
A: As a public leader and elected member of Congress, I strive to strengthen our system of self-government by fostering dialogue with Iowans every chance I get. This year I completed my 99 county meetings across the state for the 43rd...
When I was elected to serve the people of Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, I swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. That oath includes my unwavering commitment to our men and women in uniform who are willing to sacrifice their lives to protect our...
Donald Trump has recently been crying wolf by declaring America’s legal system is a “witch-hunt” against him. Trump claims the New York, Georgia, Florida and District of Columbia court cases – with 91 felony charges – are politically motivated to restrict his ability to run for president in 2024....
Bishop-Garrigan
–Girls–
Last week got off to a rough start for the LMHS girls basketball team, as they were soundly defeated 33-60 by the Bishop-Garrigan Golden Bears, Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Though Lake Mills started the game with a 15-7 lead over their opponents by the end of the first quarter,...
“Dressing Up for Christmas”
I tend to be a Christmas maximalist; at least if you ask my husband, Peter, that’s what he would say.
Peter would dispense with the tree, the presents and most of the outings. He’d hang a few ornaments on a houseplant, have a nice meal and go to bed early. But Peter...