Why burden the tax payers
Hats off the Shawn James, his letter said it all.Newton is raising the tax levy almost $18/1000 to p…
Mayor Hansen loves to paint pretty pictures
If you are tired of hearing developments within TIF districts will cost “not one penny” of tax payer dollars, you are not alone. Mayor Hanse…
With thanks to many
As Jasper County Chairman of the annual CWS/CROP Walk to combat hunger in the USA and abroad, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the…
Trump's rhetoric
President Trump’s avalanche of accusations against democrats actually reads like his (Trump’s) autobiography. As he does, so he without caus…
Don't blame students
The national Common Core reading curriculum is based on a 50-year study done by a national panel asked to do this by Congress, with their fi…
Gov. Bullock will compete everywhere to beat Donald Trump
Iowans have the unique opportunity to help choose party Presidential nominees at their caucuses. When I speak with fellow Democrats, all of …
Helping veterans
Here’s one way you can help Iowa veterans.Many vets suffer from service-related PTSD, Post-Traumatic…
Cory Booker energizes voters
A lot of Democrats talk about who has the best chance of beating Donald Trump, but this election has to be about more than that. I believe t…
Making an impact
On Sept. 26, Sen. Joni Ernst and co-sponsor Jacky Rosen introduced a new bill (S.2549) allowing nonprofit child care providers to participat…
Warning to Newton tax payers
Get ready tax-payers of Newton. City “leaders” are looking at a levy increase to hire two more police officers to combat the increase in pro…
Jasper County Crime Stoppers make a difference
Recently suspects of crime have been captured partly due to the vigilance of the citizens and connecting those tips through Crime Stoppers. …
