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Thank you for 10 incredible years


Don’t worry — or, perhaps, don’t celebrate — after reading that headline. I’m not going anywhere just yet. I’m just using a few inches of ever-more-valuable and rare newsprint to express my gratitude to anyone who has taken even a small chunk of their day to glance at any of the thousands of stories, photos or videos that I’ve produced in the last decade as the sports editor of the greatest little newspaper in the state of Iowa — and therefore the world — the Dickinson County News.

Banned from the ballot? It’s happened in Iowa before

Someone asked me a few weeks ago who was the most interesting politician I had ever covered. After thinking a few moments, I said one of the most interesting was a guy I hardly had the chance to cover because he was banned from the Iowa ballot.

Much like the Colorado Supreme Court has banned Donald Trump from the ballot, a former chief executive of Iowa was banned from returning to the governor’s office because of a conflict with the constitution.

A year of results for Iowa

As Iowa’s voice in Congress, I take my job very seriously and work every day to advance strong policies that benefit our families, farmers, main street businesses and rural communities. Serving on both the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Agriculture Committee, I’m proud to report that we’ve achieved many significant legislative victories.

Whistleblowers are government's greatest fraud fighters

 Courts should uphold precedent and preserve the False Claims Act.

Should our courts abandon 150 years of precedent and make it easier for wrongdoers to steal taxpayer funds? Fraudsters surely think so.

Joy to the world?

BY CLINT LOVEALL - SPIRIT LAKE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

 

Dickinson County will lose without Red Rock Wind 

More than 15 years ago, a group of local farmers and landowners, including myself, came together to become part of an energy independence solution, using one of our strongest resources – the wind. Thus, the idea for the Red Rock Wind project was born, and we have invited and work together with an experienced developer, Invenergy, to make this project a reality.

Dickinson County Museum Board seeking donations for major improvements

Do you know what made Dickinson County great? The railroads!

The Dickinson County Museum — in the original 1884 Milwaukee Road depot — was once the hub of the community, and we’re bringing the depot back to life.

The board of the Dickinson County Historical Society and Museum, Inc. wants to share an exciting development with you, and we need your help.

Trio's run at PLAC spans more than a decade

For more than a decade now Dave, Damon and Ryan have treated us to a fun, nostalgic Christmas season show at the Pearson Lakes Art Center. I never get tired of attending it as they continue to step it up a notch each year.

Q&A: Bill of Rights Day

Q: What are some ways you work to reinforce civic engagement?

 

Delivering a historic pay raise for our troops

When I was elected to serve the people of Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, I swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. That oath includes my unwavering commitment to our men and women in uniform who are willing to sacrifice their lives to protect our families and defend our freedoms. On this promise, I will never falter.

Seeing others as children of God

By Josh Carr - First Lutheran Church

I hope you cry this Christmas

I'm going to confess that I'm a big softy in some ways…maybe a lot of ways.

And I thought, at this point in the year, I might use that confession to let some other folks out there know they aren't alone in their feelings ahead of the holidays. So forgive me if this gets a bit personal.

What the heck is a caucus and why go to it?

Every two years, Iowa has caucuses, but every four years, during the presidential election, the Hawkeye State becomes a battleground of ideas, a testing ground for presidential hopefuls, as it hosts the first-in-the-nation caucuses. But what exactly are these caucuses, and why do they hold such significance?

Q&A: Holiday shopping tips

Q: What can consumers do to protect themselves from counterfeit purchases?

 

Overturning President Biden’s costly mandates on Iowa families, businesses and rural communities

For the last three years, the Biden administration has been defined by reckless government spending, rising prices and crushing red tape and regulations. These misguided policies have fueled inflation and harmed our economy – making life unaffordable for our families, increasing operating costs for our main street businesses and stifling investment in American jobs and manufacturing.

What is truth?

By Ray Miller — Retired pastor, but still seeking the truth

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