When Cam-plex was originally established in 1983, the City Council signed an agreement that clearly stated that the city would annex the property by July 1, 1990. more

I remember him as the manager of the local theater on the main street of my hometown. I remember him in a suit and tie, which would seem odd for movie attire, even in the 1970s, but then Earl Madsen was old-school and work meant looking respectable, even if it was patrolling the darkened aisles. more

In response to Kathy Halvorson’s letter regarding the “Meatless Monday” fad, I reiterate: Beef is an important part of a healthy, well-balanced diet and is a power pack of nutrients. It is … more

Over the years, I’ve been told a number of times that the most important years for intellectual development are the first three years of life. My reaction to that claim has been that since babies … more

WASHINGTON — Excuse me while I roll my eyes over the latest “mommy war.”It’s not that I don’t care about the substance, but because I’ve lived long enough to know … more

WASHINGTON — Sequestration is not the best time to be doling out foreign aid, surely the most unpopular item in the federal budget. Especially when the recipient is President Mohamed Morsi of … more

From the March 1, 1940 News Record:Mrs. Myron Hamaker, 23, died suddenly last night at a local hospital, where she had been confined since Feb. 20, it was learned here last night. Mrs. Hamaker and … more

The sequester may be “dumb,” as the president says, but one thing it is, is interesting. Especially the politics. First off, it slashes defense spending, which Democrats want and most … more

On Organizing for ActionFrom the March 3 The Washington Post:Blithely ignoring his own past warnings, President Barack Obama is wading ever deeper into a campaign and politics quagmire filled with … more