“ A new year is like a blank book, it has 12 chapters and 365 pages, and you are the author. My wish for you is that this year you write the most beautiful story possible for yourself.” … more

I played in a softball tournament every Saturday in June when I was in high school. There were hot ones, rainy ones, and chilly ones (mostly hot). The weekend of June 9-10, I got to experience … more

An issue popped up this week in the Iowa Legislature that will impact every property taxpayer and property taxing authority. A mistake in calculating the rollback on multifamily residential … more

Think Outside, Inside, Over and Under the Box Have you ever pondered and searched, then purchased what you thought would be the perfect present for your favorite toddler? You wrapped it in fancy … more

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you. The 2023 session of the Iowa Legislature is underway. I would like to thank all of you in Senate District 6 for giving me the opportunity to be your … more

You are so blessed to have the Burgess Hospital in Onawa and the Drs., Nurses, Tec ’ s, the ones that draw blood, the ones cleaning the room, and let's not forget the food Service. I just spent … more

I'm not really a fan of Halloween. I never have been. Even though it isn ’ t my favorite holiday, I still like helping plan the downtown trick-or-treat and Halloween party in the park. I … more

In the column of “A View from the Hill,” let's talk about museums.  more

It is time for me to bid farewell to so many readers, contributors, and friends – but I can’t believe that it is time to say goodbye. I have resigned from the Missouri Valley Times News, The Dunlap Reporter, and The Mapleton Press. more