A competitive news world
Journalism is a tough business. In recent weeks we have seen several large Iowa newspapers reduce their publication frequency. The Sioux City Journal, Mason City Globe Gazette, Waterloo Courier and...
Editorial: Ernst’s rising star
Gov. Kim Reynolds has garnered a lot of attention in national Republican politics hosting presidential candidates following a smashing legislative session that tacked hard to the right. She is mentioned...
Editorial: Try Iowa Nice
Western Iowa is not exactly a magnet for people. Rural counties have been losing population for generations, which erodes prosperity for everyone. The least we can do is to be...
Iowa’s water quality progress continues to accelerate
It may be an understatement, but these past few years have provided some unique challenges. Yet, despite supply chain disruptions, inflation, and unpredictable weather, we continue to see record engagement...
A letter to a son before his wedding
Dear Kieran, Your impending wedding June 10 with Holly precedes Father’s Day by a week, so it seems an apt time to write something about it (having declined an invitation...
L. Eugene Schulke
L. Eugene Schulke, 94, of Correctionville passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 13, at 11 a.m. at Church of Christ...
Paul Yak
Paul Yak, 31, of Storm Lake died Friday, May 26, 2023 in Delray Beach, Fla. A Memorial Mass will take place Saturday, June 10, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's...
James Tell
Funeral services for James “Jim” Tell, 86, of Aurelia will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at First United Methodist Church in Aurelia with Pastor Linda Morris officiating....
Imagene Galvin
Funeral services for Imagene Galvin, 91, of Aurelia will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Aurelia with Pastor Linda Morris officiating....
Ruth Smith
Ruth Smith, 90, of Sac City passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at WEL-Life at Alta. Ruth Ellen Galbraith was born on Nov. 24, 1932, to parents Robert and...
