Picture perfect is a cliché term. It has been referred to many times in moments which may not actually be the best definition of picture perfect. This is where subjectivity comes in, but there is one picture perfect setting. It is often taken for granted. This is the Iowa landscape. Living ...
After months of delay, the Farm Bill is finally moving in Congress. The House Agriculture Committee passed its draft of the 2024 Farm Bill on May 23, the first step in a process that will include a Senate draft followed by floor debates later this year. Buckle up. We’ve got a long way to go ...
This Fall brings another Presidential election cycle, which I’ve learned means one thing: spiritual warfare. In the lead up and aftermath of a Presidential election, things always get really hard in a hundred different ways in people’s everyday lives that are seemingly disconnected from ...
When traveling around the country or the world, it is always important to try new foods. Each part of the country has their own specialty like the South and barbecue, New York City and pizza, or coastal regions and fish. No matter where else one has these foods, it always tastes better in these ...
After high school graduation, your student will face many new experiences beyond academics and social situations. The important thing is that they successfully continue their educational journey toward a profession that meets their interest. At ISL Education Lending, we know that preparation ...
Tama County District 3 Residents, I hope you are having a great spring and ready for summer! We are getting close to the primary election on June 4, 2024, and I am asking for your vote. I am a mom, businesswoman, Christian, farmer’s daughter, and trucker’s wife. I have 12 years of ...
Tama County Community, My name is Lucas Dvorak and I am running to be the next Tama County Sheriff. During this campaign, I have learned a lot about myself. One thing being is I am not a politician. I was told by a retired coworker that I struggle to talk about myself. My response was I ...
Tuesday, June 4 is primary day here in Iowa. Have you made your plan to vote? Primary elections might seem like they’re not all that exciting, especially if there aren’t any contested races in your area, but it is so important that you show up and support your favored candidates because ...
I am endorsing Heather Knebel in the Tama Co. Republican Primary election for Tama Co. Supervisor in district 3. Heather would listen to the concerns of the citizens, find the best possible solutions, and vote in the best interest of her constituents. She is one of the most energetic young ...
As renewable energy development grows in rural areas, so do concerns about protecting agricultural land, especially from utility-scale solar projects. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that by 2050 solar will occupy 10.3 million acres of land nationally, 90% of which will be in ...