Like many of you, my parents live in a rural area and drive half an hour to shop for groceries, go to church and see a doctor. If a single community hospital closes in Iowa, too many folks like them will have to drive hours or, even worse, go without the care they need.
Growing up in western Iowa, I knew my neighbors. I felt safe, secure and connected.
BRYANT, ARKANSAS: By early last week, I had stopped looking for televised sports. When I have downtime (usually that’s rare), I settle in and find a game, often accompanied on the couch by my sons J.D. (11) and Luke (8). A few days earlier, I had flipped to our CBS affiliate during what was …
We need coronavirus testing in Iowa, and we need it now. The Des Moines Register is reporting that sick Iowans are being denied virus screenings, and that could endanger public health.
This week, I scheduled a dozen county meetings in keeping with my annual tour across the state to keep in touch with Iowans. Like many events, my meetings are postponed. The coronavirus outbreak is disrupting society and everyday life.
In the past few days, cases of coronavirus have started to arise here in Iowa, just like we’ve seen in many other states across the country. At this point, there are more than 1,000 cases in the United States, and that number is almost certain to grow.
It comes as no small relief in these quarters that our local Republican legislators are not on board with Gov. Kim Reynolds’s plan to raise the sales tax for mental health, natural resources and property tax relief.
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, started with a discussion concerning zoning. Zoning Director Carl Wilburn voiced his concern with proposed legislation that would affect rural zoning in Carroll County. His particular concerns were with the airport and flood…
Following are updates from Week 6 of the 2020 Iowa legislative session.
The first item on the agenda for the Carroll County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday was the acceptance with regrets, the letter of employee retirement of Dan Heiman from the Conservation Department on April 30.
Talented rural Democratic candidates for the Iowa Statehouse with deep wells of connectivity in their communities, like Stuart’s Warren Varley, Manning’s Peter Leo and Rippey’s David Weaver, went down to defeat by muscular margins in their 2018 election bids to represent what collectively is…
The most underrated aspect of NBA All-Star weekend is the insane amount of celebrities that dot the landscape. And for a first time attendee like myself, it was a tad overwhelming.
Last week we spent most of the time moving bills through sub-committees so they can be considered by the standing committee they were assigned. Once they have been approved at that level, they are eligible for floor debate.
It has been extremely busy at the Capitol the last two weeks. I very much enjoy my new job this year as House Transportation Chair.
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Forgive me, but I think some government officials forget they work for the people of Iowa, or maybe they just don’t want the public asking too many questions, especially if those questions could be embarrassing.
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The Carroll County Board of Supervisors on Monday covered a variety of subjects. First up were discussions on Drainage Districts 77, which is along Grant Road in the city of Carroll; 93, which is in Glidden Township Sections 32 and 33, that bill will be discussed and brought back to the coun…
For 40-plus years, Iowa has been pulling the wool over the eyes of the free world every four years.
Editor's note: Victoria Anders is a volunteer for Warren for President in Western Iowa, based in the Washington, D.C., area. She is the granddaughter of Chuck and Kathy Manatt, Audubon natives and proud Cyclones. Chuck was chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1980-1984. She is …
(Editor's note: Peter Leo, a Manning attorney, is the Carroll County Democratic Party chairman.)
Editor’s Note: Craig Williams is chairman of the Carroll County Republican Party and a GOP candidate for Iowa Senate District 6. He has been active in state-level Republican politics for decades. Williams is from Manning, in southern Carroll County. He attended the event for President Trump …
On Monday, Feb. 3, the 2020 Democratic presidential race officially begins in Iowa, with groups of neighbors gathering in more than 1,500 precincts to discuss and select 41 pledge delegates for the July National Democratic Convention in Milwaukee. These neighborly gatherings will take place …
Betting on the Super Bowl seems a little trivial this week with all the other stuff going on, so I’ll keep it tight and neat.
Agenda items on the Carroll County Board of Supervisors’ meeting Monday included county attorney, veterans affairs, auditor, supervisors, general services, general assistance and FY21 budget.
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The Carroll County Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Monday began with hearing the Department of Human Services’ preliminary budget presented by Mary Jo Rehm. Few changes were proposed.
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The first item on the agenda for the Carroll County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday was the approval of payables in the amount of $ 861,337. Two of the major items were a 2019 Ford ambulance and quarterly payment to Rolling Hills Community Mental Health of $156,210, which is our membe…
There is a retired businessman in western Iowa who bristles every time he reads a newspaper article from somewhere in our state about government officials who have misused their government credit cards for unauthorized purchases.
Sometimes, I’m just flat out wrong. I’m man enough to admit it. I can whiff with the best of them.
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors in their meeting on Monday heard from Region XII Director Rick Hunsaker on their annual funding request. That request totaled $34,142.40 plus 0.06 per mile for capital match.
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Schools across Iowa have been dark for more than a week because of winter vacation. But a Des Moines teacher still managed to teach a very important lesson during that time — but this lesson wasn’t aimed at the kids she normally works with. It was intended for adults.
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(Editor’s Note: Jon Bruner of Carroll wrote this piece in response to a guest column from his cousin, Ryan Bruner of Des Moines. Jon Bruner grew up in Carroll, graduating from Kuemper Catholic High School in 2009. He is employed by Carroll County, works as a realtor with Kanne Realty and Ass…
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A retirement party will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, for longtime County Engineer Dave Paulson. The public is invited to wish Dave a great retirement.
(Editor’s Note: Ryan Bruner of Des Moines grew up in Carroll and is the son of Barry and Mary Bruner. He attended Kuemper Catholic High School. Bruner is a grandson of Bob and Lorraine Bruner and John and Margaret Gronstal of Carroll. This essay first appeared on the Des Moines-based website…
DECORAH: When I first moved to Iowa, it was hard for me to accept that I was giving up not only the beautiful, snow-capped mountains but also the bountiful abundance of craft beers that had become an everyday part of my life in Boulder, Colorado.
Rural America is facing an enormous economic crisis. Since 1990, our country has grown by 75 million people and rural America has shrunk by 3 million. In the latest economic recovery, just 20 large urban counties generated half of the new businesses and new business formation and 31 large co…
The 2020 elections are rapidly approaching, and we want Iowans to know that your state and local election officials are working together to protect your vote. Foreign adversaries and bad actors around the world would like to disrupt U.S. elections and sow discord in our country. We are dedic…
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BOY SCOUT FLY-IN: Executives of the Mid-America Council, Boy Scouts of America, stopped at the Carroll Airport Saturday during a fly-in to cities throughout the 37-county area, as part of the closing phase of this year's sustaining membership enrollment. Left to right here are Gene Schieffer…
Daily updates from the Carroll Police Department.
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