We all knew this was an issue after the Martha Parsons Family Activity Complex was constructed and a lot of high school activities moved to that space – What is going to happen to First Street Community...

It’s been dry in Iowa lately. How dry is it? It’s so dry, the fish are getting fleas. It’s so dry, dogs are marking their territories with chalk lines. It’s so dry, parks are encouraging people...

Some years back, a Mount Vernon voting precinct official was challenged by a voter. He had inserted his ballot into the ballot tabulating machine and then said “OK, now show me how I voted.” The...

It’s been a hot minute since I was at a movie theater, but last week I took the chance to see several in theaters. The first was the “Zadar!” Screening at the Bijou on Monday with numerous other...

Talk about lousy optics — and I am not referring to out-of-style eyeglasses. Public perception is the topic for today. There were a couple of recent news nuggets that illustrate in different ways...

It’s fire prevention week once again, and this year’s theme is “smoke alarms make them work for you.” Which always reminds of this question – when was the last time you checked that your smoke...

Driving down Highway 380 under the predatory eye of hidden speed cameras, I always feel like a prairie dog about to snatched up by a hawk. I look at the speedometer and slow down. Will I get away with...

I read the newspaper and saw the forum. I found it has confirmed my opinion from the past years of corresponding with Rep. Golding. She is out of touch with District 83. Minimum wage: It was intended...

The most recent Iowa poll, one of the most respected polls nationally, finds that 59% of Iowans – 69% of Iowa women – disapprove of the 6-week abortion ban. 37% of Iowans – 27% of Iowa women...

The introduction of the conservative plan Project 2025 has been presented as something to fear for the future. Looking at legislation passed in Republican controlled states like Iowa, it is clear that...

Cindy Golding impressed me at the Mount Vernon League of Women Voters candidate forum. Cindy was knowledgeable and eloquent as she spoke about her efforts to defend us against the unconstitutional...

Thank you to the over 140 Community members that showed their support by attending the Legislative Candidates Forum for Iowa District #83. The gift of your time to learn about the candidates as well...