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 ...
The election is coming and I would like to remind everyone to go out and vote. That is part of our Christian duty. The sanctity of the ballot resides in our desire to vote. Further, let us bear in mind that we get who we voted for. We are familiar with the children’s game, “Follow the ...
1. Reinbeck t-shirts are now available at $10 each (price cut in half due to supplier issues). Sign up at the pharmacy, City Hall, or the Funky Bean. No payment until the shirt is in your hands. I will call you to arrange delivery. Or, you can email rannfeldt@yahoo.com directly with sizes & ...
FACT: Tama county and many others our size and larger operate efficiently with a 3 person BOS. FACT: The only reason we have a 5 person BOS right now is because TCAT wasn't getting their way. Richard Arp can be quoted "We worked very hard to get a pro TCAT anti wind board elected." FACT: ...