Ag’s new normal includes trade deficits, not surpluses
Nearly drowned out in all the farm group cheering that U.S. ag exports hit a record high $196 billion last year was the inarguable fact that U.S. ag imports also...
Madness of March gives an Iowan wanderlust
As you read this I should be sitting on the beach interviewing Southern California surfers. I’ve only seen them in the Beach Party movies. I will try to look the...
Editorial: About misappropriation
There are a lot of things we don’t understand, obviously, such as: how did tax increment financing funds get “misappropriated” over the years and not go to the City of...
On the road to the future
It’s been almost a year since the Times Pilot bought our electric van, and we receive a lot of questions about it. Here’s a progress report. It replaced two worn-out...
Is it right to treat big whales differently from small fish?
On a late summer afternoon in Bloomfield 40 years ago, the people of Iowa learned about an unofficial government principle we have seen repeated in recent weeks. Although this has...
Shane Rosene
Shane Rosene, 63, of George died suddenly on Friday, March 24, 2023, in Sibley. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 29, from 5-7 p.m. at Jurrens Funeral Home of George....
Mick Raper
Drexel L. Raper, 89, of Marathon, also known as “Mick” to his friends and family, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, atPocahontas Community Hospital. Mick was born Dec. 24, 1933,...
Doris Frederick
Doris E. Frederick, 95, of Alta passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Methodist Manor Retirement Community of Storm Lake. Doris’ wishes were for cremation, and a Celebration of...
Earl Jorgensen
Earl Edgar Jorgensen of Storm Lake passed away March 22, 2023 at Methodist Manor Retirement Center. He was 98 years old. Funeral services will take place Monday, March 27, at...
Beverly Gustafson
Beverly Gustafson, 80, of Storm Lake died Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. Memorial services will take place Friday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m. at United...