Every few months, someone is killed or injured by police somewhere in the United States under circumstances that lead to inevitable questions about what exactly occurred.
Every few months, someone is killed or injured by police somewhere in the United States under circumstances that lead to inevitable questions about what exactly occurred.
Some members of the Iowa Senate do not think that public notices published in newspapers remain relevant and necessary. A bill filed in the newly formed Technology Committee just over a week ago moved through committee in two days and last week moved through the Ways & Means Committee in…
Thank you for attacking the most vulnerable in Iowa by promoting hateful legislation to protect us from the threat of transgender and LGBTQ youth.
“You know, since I’ve been eating these chia seeds, I’ve noticed my beard has gotten heavier.”
This has not been an easy time to be a librarian.
Having been in education for 37 years, I had the good fortune to work with some fantastic colleagues. And among them were teacher-librarians.
My mother has a pet squirrel named Stubby.
The last couple of years have been doozies — for just about all of us. The world has changed before our eyes, in ways we never would have or could have imagined.
My husband, Peter, does not believe in Valentine’s Day. I mean, he knows it is a thing. It’s just a thing he prefers to ignore.
I just finished reading the letter to the Editor from Curt Meiner (2/8/23). He was complaining about the city council’s attempts to expand the Municipal airport. His premise that the city is expanding the airport “for a small group of individuals and businesses.” While it is true that the ma…
A recent public opinion poll found that three-quarters of Americans want members of Congress to end their bickering and begin compromising more with their colleagues from the other party.
There are several proposed pipelines to transport CO2 and one of those pipelines is proposed to go through Delaware County. I am completely opposed to CO2 pipelines. The plan is to store the CO2 underground which is also referred to as sequestering. There is great potential for environmental…
In regard to the City of Manchester attempting to expand the airport:
I would like to share some facts about Manchester Animal Control, responsible for picking up, feeding and housing, seeking veterinarian care, and rehoming stray, dumped, abandoned, or unwanted animals, in particular, dogs and cats in our area. There are other duties that Animal Control carri…
Not that she asked, but I have some advice for Rita Hart, the new chair of the Iowa Democratic Party.
“I have to say, that is a very nice hat,” I told the man as he passed me on the sidewalk.
The Manchester Press encourages readers to submit letters to the editor. Here are some guidelines:
The Manchester Press encourages readers to submit letters to the editor. Here are some guidelines:
The Manchester Press encourages readers to submit letters to the editor. Here are some guidelines:
The Manchester Press encourages readers to submit letters to the editor. Here are some guidelines:
The Manchester Press encourages readers to submit letters to the editor. Here are some guidelines:
I am writing to thank area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.
The Manchester Press encourages readers to submit letters to the editor. Here are some guidelines:
The Legislature wrote Iowa’s public records law 55 years ago, and one of the tenets of the statute was the belief people deserve to know how state and local governments spend their tax money.
In the last legislative session Iowa Senate File 2160, which would have put in place protections for Delaware County property owners from the overreaching CO2 pipeline companies that are now threatening eminent domain, was killed in committee with the chair of the Commerce Committee Jason Sc…
Imperfections
In politics, having a “trifecta” in government is a good thing for a political party — until the trifecta’s inaction on some popular issue starts to haunt the party.
A couple of days ago, a friend of mine posted something written by a friend of his on Facebook. This is what she had to say:
A new year is coming, and I am focusing on the small stuff.
Almost 90% of Americans will make at least one New Year's resolution.
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A week ago, while in the doctor’s office with a case of Influenza A, I was told that the medication being prescribed to me was in short supply and reserved for older patients. I responded to my care provider that I was OK with not having the medication, and that it should be given to elderly…
The New Year is a time of resolutions. It's a time when people commit to making a change in their lives. Losing weight, changing jobs, saving money, making money, a new relationship, getting in shape, going back to school or giving up smoking, are just some of the goals people set for themse…
Christmas once started for me when the JCPenney and Sears catalogs came in the mail. They came early in the fall and I wore them out looking at the toy section. By December the catalogs were in shambles.
I put my feet on the floor, first thing in the morning, and take a look at them.
Judging from the furrowed brows and dire predictions in Iowa, you might have thought the national Democratic Party committee had voted to eliminate motherhood and apple pie last week.
The fruit lady has my number.
A couple of generations ago, an up-and-coming Arkansas retailer was spreading out across America, and Kenneth Stone was inundated with requests to speak around Iowa and far beyond about the company.
It’s an odd experience watching someone fold your underwear.
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