Opinion

Why Iowa’s elections were successful

     With the presidential election remaining in the news for the last several days, many of you have reached out to me with questions and concerns. Now is a good time to review the important election reforms we have recently implemented in Iowa. These reforms ensure all legal votes are counted and only legal votes are counted.

To the Editor,

     Every year the Jones County Community Foundation (JCCF) works collaboratively with non-profits to support youth and families across our region. Our “Vision to Learn” initiative has been particularly impactful, working through our local school districts connecting students and families to vision services and alleviating a possible barrier to a student’s learning.

Nov. 15: Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day

     When in doubt, throw it out! To keep your family safe, keep leftovers for only three to four days in the refrigerator. Label condiments with the date you open them. Below is a list of how long they can last.

     • Olives: two weeks

     • BBQ Sauce: four months

     • Pickles: one to three months

     • Horseradish: three to four months

     • Relish: nine months

     • Hot sauce: one to three months

     • Taco sauce: one month

     • Ketchup: six months

To the Editor,

     I voted in the U.S. Presidential Election last Tuesday, for the very first time.

     As a first-generation immigrant, taking part in such an occasion of civic engagement, with 146 million of my fellow citizens, was a deeply humbling experience. I wanted to share some of my thoughts in the wake of the past week.

     It is my belief that politics, at its core, is an ongoing conversation about values, about who and what is important to us, both individually and collectively.