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Opinion

The Bridge & The Tree: A Parable

Local Columns

There once was a small village next to a river. The river was the town’s life, from which they drew their water, irrigated their crops, washed their clothes, and bathed their children. There was built a stone bridge over the river, connecting the village to the outside world. Over the bridge ...

Pastor’s Corner: Managing Your Schedule

Local Columns

(13) As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. (14) For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. -Psalm 103:13-14 (ESV)- When I do family counseling, I asked the same question at the beginning. This will set ...

Q&A: Passport Renewals

Editorials

September was National Passport Month. Q: What new option do Americans have to renew their passports? A: The U.S. Department of State announced in September a new service, enabling Americans to renew passports online. This is good news. Americans have enjoyed a robust return to ...

I’m Not a Fan of Project 2025

Editorials

With the November 5 elections getting closer, I’ve been talking with friends and neighbors about the candidates running for office and issues that matter in our day-to-day lives. We have a lot of important decisions to make. One topic that keeps coming up is Project 2025. It’s a 900-page ...

A New School Year Brings New Challenges

Editorials

Greetings friends and neighbors! Fall is in full swing now, and I’m loving it! I hope you are, too. Last month I attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Cedar Falls High School and enjoyed touring this impressive new facility. I’m proud to have been a part of the early stages of ...

Q&A: Healthy Moms and Babies

Editorials

Q: How are you supporting families who are struggling with infertility? A: According to recent federal statistics, more than 13 percent of women under age 49 are affected by infertility. Coping with infertility, miscarriages and stillbirths takes a painful, emotional toll on families. ...

A message for the Class of 2025

Editorials

Hello, Iowans of the Class of 2025. You seniors are leading off the second quarter of the 21st century and need a speech from someone big to match that status. Unfortunately, you’re stuck with me, the third male lead in a 1999 production of “Bye Bye Birdie.” Really, though, what better ...

Letter to the Editor: Mark Doland

Letters to the Editor

Hello! I am writing to introduce myself. I am Mark Doland and I am running for Tama County Supervisor and I ask for your vote. After the ballot initiative passed in the last general election, it created five seats on the board of supervisors. The areas that I seek to represent are the new ...