Athletes stay engaged on, off the bench
Participating in a sport is not just about playing or starting on varsity.While I was growing up the…
What would it cost to buy the 2020 election?
By Sam PizzigatiGracie Mansion, the official residence of New York’s mayors since 1942, hosted billi…
Americans don’t want the government to do away with private insurance
By Janet TrautweinMost Americans like private health insurance. Fifty-six percent of voters oppose M…
Winter wonderland
Editors note: This column originally published Dec. 6, 2016.Over the past weekend, we got our first …
A holiday comeback for Toys ‘R’ Us?
By Sarah AndersonFor many years, Giovanna De La Rosa enjoyed working at Toys ‘R’ Us — especially dur…
Cutting food aid promotes hunger, not work
By Sherry BrennanYou may have heard about the Trump administration’s latest attack on very poor Amer…
Baxter, C-M join forces on pitch
Starting in the spring of 2020, Colfax-Mingo and Baxter will be part of a newly formed high school soccer program.
Value of the safety academy
My husband and I recently completed the 2019 Newton Citizen’s Public Safety Academy. In 2014, we completed the Newton Citizen’s Police Acade…
Interpretation of results
The 2019 results for the National Assessments of Educational Progress (NAEP) have been released for fourth and eighth grades in math and rea…
Winter health hazards for pets
Cold and frigid weather conditions are hazardous to humans and our pets. Just as we can’t leave our pets in a hot car during the summer, a p…
Where to Eat in SE Iowa
With the eating season upon us — Thanksgiving through Easter — here is where Ginnie and I like to eat in SE Iowa (and beyond): The Filling S…
