~a column by Colleen O’Brien News announcers, such as Joe Scarborough on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” are interviewing many anti-Trump guests now, two weeks before the general election. They talk about Trump as a fascist, as a Hitler lover, as friend of the major despots of the world, as a dictator his first day in office, as a president who will…
Read MoreDay: October 23, 2024
No change coming for Hwy 4 through Jefferson
Elm St – Hwy 4 – through Jefferson will not be repainted to become a three-lane road. Jefferson city administrator Scott Peterson told the city council at its Oct. 22 meeting that the Iowa Department of Transportation reported to the water/sewer/streets committee that public comments following the informational meeting about remarking the roadway were 81 percent against the project. Only…
Read MoreTo the editor: In support of Margaret Liston
To the editor, State Senator candidate Margaret Liston is a force. She is the person who is a quiet leader through action and deed. You know her, she comes to an event, asks what is needed, and pitches in to make things happen. Her pursuit of an education for herself tells you much about how she values it. Her steps were…
Read MoreTo the editor – In support of Margaret Liston, Joe Shelly
Dear Editor, I am writing to endorse Margaret Liston for Senate 24, who is running against Jesse Green, and to endorse Joe Shelly who is running against Carter Nordam for House District 47. We need representatives to improve the quality of life for rural Iowa families. Iowa’s government needs elected officials who care about the lack of access for women’s…
Read MoreLots-a-Socks drive Oct. 27 to Nov. 17
Greene County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program is holding its 16th annual Lots-A-Socks & More drive Oct. 27 through Nov. 17. The RSVP Volunteer Program invites Greene County residents to make a difference in the life of a child and/or youth by donating to this year’s Lots-A-Socks & More Drive. Lots-A- Socks & More aims to collect socks and underwear for…
Read MoreVirtually no rain in state for second straight week
Row crop harvest remained ahead of average as Iowa’s farmers had 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 20, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting corn and soybeans, fall tillage, and applying manure and fertilizer. Dry conditions resulted in field and equipment fires being reported during harvest. Topsoil moisture condition across…
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