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Opinion

Independence Day

Columnists

This Independence Day, July 4th, is a time to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence and celebrate 249 years of freedom within our country. It provides an opportunity to reflect on our national pride and reaffirm our fundamental liberty by participating in family and ...

Summer surprises of wildlife sightings

Columnists

Wildlife sightings are many times just a lucky thing of being in the right time at the right place with the right photographic equipment. When that type of luck strikes, I try to record and capture images that illustrate happenings of the natural world. In so many instances, a sighting is ...

Strengths and weaknesses in mental health

Columnists

In mental health, both strengths and weaknesses exist within individuals, and recognizing them is crucial for overall well-being and treatment. Strengths are positive traits, abilities, and resources that help individuals cope with challenges, while weaknesses are areas where individuals may ...

We need to solve climate change

Your View

If you tell a teenager to clean their room and they respond with a sarcastic tone, “How do you clean a bedroom?” Well, everyone knows how to clean a bedroom. The same applies to climate change. When someone asks, “How do you solve climate change?” We know how to solve climate change. We ...

Company reunion

Columnists

In looking for the address of an old friend in Loveland (Land of Love), Colorado, Ginnie and I drove right by the old AA building where I sobered up 35 years ago. I had forgotten where the AA building was, although I had spent many an evening there, and some lunch hours. But when I saw the AA ...

Speaking for the stuff of Iowa history

Columnists

In 1976, looking for a summer job that would advance my career goals, I approached the director of the State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) to see if there were any special projects on the docket. As it turned out, yes: the SHSI wanted to gather oral histories with owner-operators of century ...