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Opinion
15 Years sounds like a long time, but where did the time go?
15 years ago today, began an experiment into what we thought was reinventing news. When you're on the cusp of something big you don't know that. What began as an experiment to reinvent news, like it should be done, started first in a little office under the name of a newspaper. In that building I had the chance to work with some of the best people. Ironically, I didn't arrive there at their request, but rather a, "hey, let me help and sell some ads for you, just pay me some commission," type of deal. Letter to the Editor: Klimesh Intends To Push Wind Turbines Forever
Dear Editor,On March 4, 2025 all three senators on the subcommittee came out in favor of SF 376. Mike Klimesh, (R, Winneshiek County), Mike Bousselot (R, Polk County), and Izaah Knox (D, Polk County) are choosing to ignore the citizens of Iowa that do not want the State to take over local control currently endowed to the counties. If you watched this meeting on Zoom, it became quite obvious that these senators already had their minds made up.
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Letter to the Editor: Trump this week
Dear Editor,Call it chaotic, schizophrenic, or whiplash, the Trump/Musk administration completed another week called, “this is what we are going to do—no wait maybe not”.For the second time, Trump started down the road of tariffs for Canada, Mexico, and China. Then within 24 hours, changed his mind, (for at least another month) and pulled the tariffs back.
Letter to the Editor: Inspirational Leadership
Dear Editor,Just can’t help but feel proud about how our kids still want to grow up to be president. A few quotes below. Four weeks before the 2016 presidential election: "I don't even wait. And when you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. ... Grab 'em by the pussy. You can do anything." In November 2018, Trump declined to visit a US military cemetery outside Paris due to rain saying he didn’t want to visit the cemetery because it was “filled with losers” Jan 6, 2021, after Trump watched the capital riots on TV for 2 1/2 hours: “Go home.
When Alexa and Siri want the last say
Sometimes, living in the modern world just makes me giggle. Take AI, for example. It’s supposed to make life easier, but I’m starting to suspect it has other plans, like forming a secret society where humans are merely tolerated guests.A few days ago, my AI devices decided to have a full-blown conversation without me. I asked Alexa a simple question—nothing controversial, just, “Hey Alexa, open ____ on YouTube.
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Sometimes people are nutty in the peanut gallery
Being in the courtroom is an education. Not if you are in front and part of the show, but if you are an observer. As I watched one of the recent trials I noted several crazy antics from those that were scheduled to testify and a few in the peanut gallery.It seems like this trial had been full of all kinds of drama, but the judge did an awesome job of shielding the jury from it.
Letter to the Editor: War
Dear Editor,War – is that the only solution?A few days ago, I posted on my Facebook page about my confusion on the desire of the Democrats to begin a war with Russia . . . and I find today that their desires are only getting stronger. SMH. Add to that the PM of England talking about forming a “coalition of the willing” to put boots on the ground and planes in the air.
Letter to the Editor: Tariffs
Dear Editor,February 1, 2025, executive orders imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China effective on February 4. A day later, Trump changed his mind and made it effective on March 4. A week later, Trump expanded existing tariffs on steel and aluminum. Three days later (Feb 14), Trump announced 25% tariffs on autos, computer chips, and pharmaceuticals effective April 2.
Letter to the Editor: Ongoing Update
To The Editor,
I love it when conservatives try to make excuses for the inept Trump/Musk administration.
Trump made absolute loony promises on the campaign trail. Trump is own worst enemy. He just
opens his mouth and says whatever comes to his mind. Unfortunately, many of his supporters
believed him and now are an uproar that the price of eggs continues to rise.
Letter to the Editor: US Economy
Dear Editor, US Economy: Widespread campaign promises included Trump’s ability to bring down prices, especially groceries and gas, “on day 1”. The January CPI was up 0.5% for month, exceeding consensus forecasts of 0.3% and December CPI increase of 0.4% for month. Vance responded that price drops would take a bit of time. Trump said to Time in December that "Look, they got [prices] up.
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