Thank you to Bishop, Red Shirts for Freedom Flight efforts

To pull off a single Honor Flight or Freedom Flight is quite the undertaking. It requires a massive amount of fundraising, the coordination of a hundred volunteers or more, and the cooperation of airlines, bus companies and local, state and federal agencies. ... Read More »

Columnists

I'll take 'Smartphones' for $400, Alec

My first cell phone was far from special, nor technologically advanced.It was one of those little blue Nokias with an eerie green screen you buy off the shelf at Walmart or Ta ... Read More »

Cell phone snoop suspects friends of having an affair

DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who I believe is having an affair. I have no concrete evidence, only a slew of circumstantial evidence such as odd work hours, blocks of mystery tim ... Read More »

Local Editorials

Thank you to Bishop, Red Shirts for Freedom Flight efforts

To pull off a single Honor Flight or Freedom Flight is quite the undertaking. It requires a massive amount of fundraising, the coordination of a hundred volunteers or more, an ... Read More »

Marathon 2013 legislative session completed

The final gavel fell on the 2013 Iowa legislative session about an hour ago.   We were scheduled for 110 days but went three weeks into overtime.  In the final week, two of my ... Read More »

Letters to the Editor

Hospice does its part to create value for Medicare

To the editor:Skiff Hospice is a mission-driven organization that provides compassionate care for individuals living with a life-limiting illness.  We do so through quality me ... Read More »

Reader opposes merger of Speedway, Prairie Fire TIF districts

To the editor:Super-TIF District? Here is a quote from the Newton Daily News Friday May 17.“Currently, the Prairie Fire district has more than $200,000 each year in excess tax ... Read More »

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Reader Poll

Should state and local government spend tax money in an effort to draw a Sprint Cup race to the Iowa Speedway?

No, it is a private business and should operate on its own revenues
Yes, an investment in Iowa Speedway is an investment in our community's future
Only state money should be used, because the whole state benefits from Iowa Speedway
Only local money should be used, since Newton and Jasper County have the most to gain
Unsure