Iowans making tough choices
Last month, Senator Ernst endorsed bipartisan legislation to hold Big Pharma accountable and lower prescription drug prices for Iowa seniors…
Supporting charities and nonprofits
As you evaluate a COVID-19 emergency aid package, I urge you to support charities and nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable people and …
Is this confidence inspiring leadership during the pandemic?
I have always understood that integrity involves leading by example and good leadership is about servanthood. Questions about leadership and…
Thank you, Newton Public Library patrons
On behalf of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Newton’s consortium of volunteers from several local mainline churches dedicated to helping citize…
First Lutheran Church thinking of parishioners
To the family and friends of First Lutheran Church,Our country’s approach on how to deal with the Co…
Time to think of others
I have been very disappointed lately in how the people in Newton have acted. I’m sure it’s the same all over but seeing it personally is rev…
Be proactive
The tragic deaths at a nursing home in Washington state due to coronavirus have brought renewed scrutiny to how prepared these facilities ar…
Iowa legislature deserves thanks
As a mother, I have found it extremely difficult to find quality, affordable childcare for my seven-year-old son. I was undoubtedly pleased …
It's not just disruptive behavior
Two bills in the current legislative session are SF 2350 and HSB 598. Both deal with classroom behavior, looking for ways to change the resp…
Keeping our clients and staff safe
Dear Jasper County Elderly Nutrition participants,The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, continues…
