Nobody likes to lose, least of all Chris Jones. He thought he could beat incumbent Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, a Republican. Jones lost by six points. The former Simpson College baller left it all on the court. He was coughing and beat, badly in need of a bed. “I’m retired again. ...
I hope everyone is enjoying this autumn season. My family has finished combining this year’s crop, and even though there were some wet spots it was an overall great harvest. For those still doing field work, please take care and stay safe. Jordan Primus has now completed his first month ...
Most of us are familiar with the orange monarch butterflies and know that they migrate up to 2500 miles from their summer habitats to their overwintering site in the mountainous forests of southern Mexico. Less well known is that the number of monarchs on their wintering grounds has plummeted ...
1. Riddle: I am straight up and down, and on the west end of Main Street. I end with “ink” with no “k” but a “g”. I follow Long without the “g” plus an “s”. What business am I? (Hint: If you back up, I’ll be there.) 2. Miracle on Main is Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, ...
Q: What is the Harvest Fuel Relief program? A: Midway through harvest season farmers are pinched with high diesel prices that are pushing up operating costs. I’ve pushed the Trump administration to listen to farmers and deliver relief as farmers bring in the crops and the USDA announced ...
With it being Asher’s first Halloween, knocking doors and asking for candy was a forgotten experience from my childhood. Asher is not allowed to eat any candy at 10 months old, but it does not prevent us from showing off our cute pumpkin. Asher made it to ten houses, which was more than ...
When most people think about artificial intelligence, they picture Silicon Valley, not rural Iowa. But AI is already affecting our communities. It is driving interest in large data centers, entering our classrooms, and raising questions about how our water, electricity, and personal information ...
In the upcoming November election, please write in Amanda Kriegel for Treasurer. She currently holds the treasurer position in Tama County and should continue to. She has been in that office for over 4 years now and has proven herself. She has made the county over $2 million in interest by ...
For weeks, candidate ads have dominated television viewing. Text messages and phone calls are nonstop. Yard signs are popping up like my late season tomatoes. Much of this messaging is for candidates who will serve in Washington, D.C., or in the statehouse. While that part of the ballot is ...
During this time of persistent inflation, the annoyances and costs of affecting farmers and consumers alike. While some might believe it is only a market problem, the evidence in some markets suggests the effects of consolidation. Unfortunately for farmers, they are easily impacted by this ...