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Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Who’s Who in This Election

Letters to the Editor

For nearly three years a large group of Iowans have followed Tama County's struggle against China takeover. TCATT, Tama County Against Technology Takeover, was formed and has continued to follow city, county, state and midwest activities through news, weekly meetings, personal contacts and all ...

Dengler Domain: Harvest Sunset

Local Columns

Nothing is more beautiful than an Iowa harvest sunset. Looking out over the horizon past the tree-covered hills of Traer provides a perfect mosaic. The sky graced with the blue hues followed by the orange tint provided by the glowing sun is a magnificent view. Being one who lives in the ...

On Nature: Hydrogen from Soda Cans

Local Columns

In findings that seem too unbelievable to be true, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have found a way to generate non-polluting hydrogen gas from sea water by mixing it with aluminum pellets from recycled soda cans. Even more astonishing, according to an article in Cell ...

Pastor’s Column: Climate Change

Local Columns

Scientists will argue and debate daily; is the world getting hotter or is it getting cooler. The talking points on both sides are endless and seem to be confusing at times. With that thought in mind, let’s talk about climate change through the Bible’s perspective. The world we live in has ...

Letter to the Editor: Response to Carolyn Adolphs

Letters to the Editor

A letter to the editor last week from Traer citizen Carolyn Adolphs mentioned an important comment I made during my debate with Rep. Dean Fisher as we are both seeking election to be the Representative for House District 53 on November 5th. During the debate on September 30th, I challenged Mr. ...

Letter to the Editor: Vote for Mark Doland on Nov. 5

Letters to the Editor

My name is Gwendy (Thede) Doland. I am married to Mark Doland and would like to provide some insight into the more private side of this candidate for County Supervisor. Mark is a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He is passionate about his faith in God, his family, ...

Dengler Domain: The End

Local Columns

This harvest will be a special one for the Dengler family. After five generations of toiling the land, the Dengler family is done. It was not an easy decision to make but a necessary one. If I were to be paid in my love of farming or the pride of having both grandparents be farmers, I ...

Letter to the Editor: Practicing Farm Safety

Agriculture

Harvest has started across Iowa and throughout the Midwest. It is arguably the most important time of year for our farmers, bringing in the crop after a year of hard work facing challenges from mother nature and lower markets. As you travel to work, school, or play, know that safety is ...