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Opinion

Signs in the sky, God calls to us!

Your View

There are many ways God calls us. The Bible is full of information on creation, who the Creator is and what He wants every person to do. In almost every book of the Bible there are statements of creation and when God will close out time. (Matt. 24:3-14 and Luke 21: 10-11. God’s history has ...

Delivering death tax relief for Iowa farmers

Columnists

Family farms, small businesses, and local manufacturers are the backbone of Iowa’s economy. Agriculture, business, and manufacturing create good jobs in our communities, keep our main streets strong, and help young families plant their roots in Iowa. To ensure that we have a strong Iowa, we ...

Washington’s zombie apocalypse trick or treat for taxpayers

Columnists

It’s spooky season and old haunts are returning from beyond the grave. There’s no reason to fear this zombie apocalypse, however, because it’s that time of the year when boarded-up businesses are coming back to life as Spirit Halloween stores. Spirit Halloween’s successful ...

West Marshall bond issue

Your View

I regards to West Marshall Superintendent Lacy Large comments on his school bond issue some History is needed. Around 2007 or 2008 I attended a Legislative hearing at the Fisher Community Center close to the end of the meeting local businessmen wanted the legislators to push for property tax ...

Building the next era of Bobcat Pride

Columnists

My favorite Fall Fridays are spent in the press box at Leonard Cole Field. The Bobcat Marching Band blasts the fight song as the football team sprints out to cheers from Bobcat fans young and old.” The student section is to my right, parents, grandparents, future Bobcats, residents, and ...

Thoughts on the city election

Your View

My thoughts for consideration. We are again choosing leaders for our city, school, and college. A lot of discussion has gone by us from candidates. Promises for success but too little fact-based detail on past performance and current reality status. This year gives the voters a real ...