Dear editor, My husband Keith and I were born and raised in Greene County. We chose to move back to this small-town community to live, work, and raise our children. Our daughters Delaney (5) and Sam (3) do not require special accommodations that many physically disabled children may need. However, as a school nurse, I have worked with families that…
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Letter to the editor – Wendy Vander Linden
To the editor: When a bond referendum was attempted in 2016, I was vocal in my support of changing our facilities. As we look to a bond referendum vote on April 3, I can again say that I am an enthusiastic supporter of the proposal.
Read MoreIowa ranks #1 in USNR ‘Best States’ ranking
(DES MOINES) – Iowa is the #1 state in the country, according to a new study from U.S. News & World Report. Gov. Kim Reynolds appeared on CBS This Morning on Tuesday to make the announcement about the 2018 Best States ranking.
Read MoreNorthey thanks Iowans upon confirmation to USDA post
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey issued the following statement Tuesday following the U.S. Senate confirming him to serve as the Under Secretary of Agriculture. The timing for Northey’s resignation and swearing-in is still being finalized and will be announced at a later date. Northey’s statement follows here:
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Clay Ross
To whom it might concern, I find the local media coverage on the proposed school bond issue has been rather lacking. What do I mean by this? There have been several community meeting on the subject where people like me could voice any questions and concerns on the subject.
Read MoreThe Behn Report
February 23, 2018 This week was full of floor debate. We passed a number of bills, most on a bipartisan vote, and sent them to the House for their consideration. One of these was Senate File 2177, an important bill for consumers, especially since the Equifax breach last year affected nearly 1.1 million Iowans. This bill removes the ability for…
Read MoreThat’s good; that’s bad – Using the power of the dollar
I was excited last week when I read that Al Hoffman Jr, a real estate developer from Palm Beach, FL, and a major Republican donor, announced he would not fund any candidate or group that doesn’t endorse a ban on assault rifles. I thought, “Aha! At last someone who talks the language of politicians, that being dollars, is ready to…
Read MoreTalk’s cheap
~a column by Colleen O’Brien There are many wry expressions about hypocrisy that could define public officials who addressed the shooting of 17 people in a Florida school a week ago. “If you’re going to talk the talk, you’d better walk the walk.” “Talk doesn’t cook rice.” “He liked to go from A to Be without inventing letters between.” My…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Doug and Karen Lawton
To the editor, Doug and I would like to share our support for the upcoming school bond initiative, “Our Kids, Our Future…..Greene County”. The campaign slogan in itself has caused us to realize how strongly we personally believe in this project. Our own kids, who benefited from their education here, have now brought their own kids to Greene County to…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Karen Shannon
Dear editor, Third time’s a charm, or three strikes and you’re out! Which will it be? The opportunity that is being presented to Greene County with the career academy is one that reassures people like me that we made the right decision in choosing Greene County as our home.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Audrey Hinote
Dear residents of Greene County, My name is Audrey Hinote. I have called Greene County home for all of my 33 years. I grew up in Cooper next door my dad’s welding business, graduated from Jefferson-Scranton High School in 2003, and lived in Greene County while attending college in Carroll to pursue a degree in education. I teach second grade…
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February 16, 2018 In the Legislature: This week is the first funnel for this legislative session, making our days busy and full. This deadline focuses us on the issues we’d like to accomplish this year. Any bills, except for tax, spending, and oversight bills, we would like to consider for the rest of the session need to be through the…
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