Archive for the ‘Columnists’ 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…
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…
Nevada High School staff works to implement AIW
By Justin Gross I realize that many of you have heard the term AIW thrown around a lot in the past year or so in the board meeting minutes. I – Continue reading…
Streep believable in ‘The Iron Lady’
By Kyla Davis THE IRON LADY (PG-13) – Starring Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Olivia Colman, Roger Allam, Nick Dunning and Nicholas Farrell. In this dramatization of the life of Margaret – Continue reading…
What age would you be?
By Marlys Barker Nevada was certainly full of conversation last week when it became known that a 2006 graduate of Nevada High School was sharing his unique lifestyle story on – Continue reading…
The Deyoe Dispatch/ Back in Session
By State Representative Dave Deyoe Last week I was back in Des Moines as the 2012 legislative session gaveled in. As usual, the governor delivered his Condition of the State – Continue reading…
The Bacon Beacon/ Senate passes funding for National Guard Educational Assistance Program
By State Senator Robert Bacon The National Guard Educational Assistance Program (NGEAP) provides financial assistance to members of the Iowa Army and Air National Guard who are working towards a – Continue reading…
The Bacon Beacon/Another session starting
By Senator Rob Bacon As the second session of the 84th General Assembly gets underway, I look forward to continuing to push for legislation that will foster job growth, a – Continue reading…
Get a fresh start this semester
By Elizabeth Gindt Second semester has started. For some students, this marks a fresh start with classes and a chance to tune up the study habits. Homework is a major – Continue reading…
Now it’s time to evaluate
By Lynn Scarlett Now that Christmas 2011 is behind us, I noticed that the big box store ads are now focused on exercise equipment and organizational items. I never realized – Continue reading…
