Sometimes we experience the joy of a journey, and other times we live in the misery of the moment. All of those things came rushing back Saturday following another colorful and dynamic Tri-State …
There are some people in this community that are legitimate National Anthem singers. Heather Fuger has a great key for Key. Ann and Alan Chapman have some pipes and Matt Morris may very well be Fort …
Eric Peterson had to take a moment to look at Iowa Speedway’s full grandstands. It wasn’t on the Sunday of the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series weekend at the .875-mile oval. Peterson, …
As the crisp fall air sets in, the Fort Madison Public Library is unveiling two new programs designed to cater to diverse interests and enhance community well-being. This season, library patrons can …
When 82-year old Roy Libby and his wife Karla of Mt. Pleasant hear of hostages being taken, it brings back memories and emotions that hit home. Three-and-a-half years ago, on January 3, 1989, …
There are things that shape who we are as a country, and our process of elections is one of them. As we enter the heavy part of the 2024 general election, a couple things are starting to become very …
I’m perplexed this week. Who the hell am I kidding, I’m perplexed every week. But it’s usually something nonsensical and relatively irrelevant. But I spent an hour of my day Friday …
During the 40 years I was a newspaper editor/manager, I strived to ensure the staff incorporated context into their articles. Sometimes, in a journalistic shorthand, that was described “the …
“Ragbrai” is a word, in Iowa anyway, therefore I'm not going to capitalize it. Ginnie and I hosted two Ragbrai teams at the Empty Nest Farm, Team Checkers and Team Must Have. …
Dear Editor Even if you, as a Republican voter, vote because you hope you’ll get a tax cut, or you’re hoping they’ll deregulate your business so you can freely pollute, or …
I’m not a home repair guy. My youngest brother said I remind him of Tim Allen, of Tim “The Toolman” Taylor in my mannerisms, but I can’t fix things. Normally. But Friday …
Dear Editor: It was truly nice of Elliot Vandenberg to grace us with his presence last night at the Republican banquet. It waas especially nice because prior to running for public office I've never …
