Archive for the ‘Opinion’ Category
Progress report
By State Representative Dave Deyoe Before this legislative session began, there was general agreement that the four biggest issues this session would be: the budget, mental health reform, education reform – Continue reading…
A look at foster grandparenting
By Lynn Scarlett Wanted: Retired Story County residents who are willing to rock babies in a day care setting, spend time reading with preschoolers, help kindergartners through middle school students – Continue reading…
Kicking ax and other 9-year-old perspectives
By Jill Pertler Our youngest son entered this world with an intense need to communicate. And ask questions. And talk (just ask his fourth-grade teacher). He’s a thinker as well, – Continue reading…
The Bookworm Sez: ‘Tangled’ is good
“Tangled” by Erica O’Rourke c.2012, Kensington Teen $9.95 / $10.95 Canada 336 pages Oh, if your parents had any idea… They think you’re a good kid with good grades and – Continue reading…
Ice Caution
By Steve Lekwa The past week brought sad news that three Iowans have died after falling through thin or possibly weak ice. Even thick ice can become soft when it – Continue reading…
Colista Will and family express thanks
To the editor: I would like to express my heartfelt thank-yous and appreciations. Thank you to Marlys Barker for taking time to write my story. Thank you to everyone who – Continue reading…
What happened to the booklets?
By State Senator Robert Bacon As Iowans went to their mailbox after the first of the year, many may have noticed something missing; their 2011 Iowa Income Tax Booklets. You – Continue reading…
As I See It: Do you know about IPDC?
By Gordon E. Bivens After the loss of a loved one, how to dispose of unused prescriptions is one of the myriad things to think about. A somewhat unknown resource – Continue reading…
Expressing support for the school bond issue
To the editor: I am writing this letter in support of the Feb. 7 school bond vote. I had the privilege of serving the Nevada School District from 2002-2011. During – Continue reading…
Pro-bond issue
To the editor: The board of directors of the Nevada Economic Development Council has voted unanimous support of the proposed remodeling of the Nevada High School. Over a number of – Continue reading…
Bond issue
To the editor: We are writing this letter in support of the Vote Yes campaign for the Nevada High School remodel project. As members of the Nevada PTA, we had – Continue reading…
Support for the bond issue
To the editor: The Feb. 7 school bond issue to finish the high school remodeling has raised questions about the use of property taxes to build the Josephine Tope Community – Continue reading…
Dental clinic is a value to community
To the editor: Over the holidays, I read an article about a community that was struggling to support its most vulnerable families. I immediately began to think of how fortunate – Continue reading…
Many thanks to a ‘do-gooder’ in Nevada
To the editor: I hope that you could print this message as a thank you to an anonymous do-gooder in your city. My husband and I were attending a wedding – Continue reading…
Reflecting on two retired police officers
To the editor: This is long past due, but over the holiday season, I had time to reflect on the many blessings our community has experienced over the years. Two, – Continue reading…
