Opinion

What to remember this cold and flu season

Published by admin on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 2:51pm

     As the “season of sickness” approaches, are you armed with the knowledge you need to handle whatever germs come your way? Do you know the differences between a common cold, the flu, and the “stomach flu?” MercyCare is here to help.

Iowans are engaged in their newspapers

Published by admin on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 2:17pm

     The Iowa Newspaper Association Bulletin, a service available to member newspapers throughout the State of Iowa, recently shared some interesting statistics regarding newspaper usage.

     Customized Newspaper Advertising commissioned the survey nationwide.

     In 2017, across the state, weekly newspaper readership (print addition and digital format) is up among all age groups. The three highest age groups are:

     • 65-plus with 89.2 percent of readers

     • 55 to 64 years with 82.8 percent of readers

Historical thoughts this election season…

Published by admin on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 2:34pm

     I am writing this column on Election Day Eva (Monday, Nov. 5). However, it won’t get into many of your hands until after the election, Wednesday, Nov. 7. (Some might read it on Tuesday, Nov. 6, Election Day.)

     That said, I wanted to highlight a couple of interesting articles I came across concerning the election, or elections in general…

JCCB survey presents inaccuracies

Published by admin on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 2:27pm

To the Editor,

     The Jones County Conservation Board is sending out a survey asking residents for their opinion on the fate of the Monticello Maquoketa River Dam. While I appreciate that the JCCB wishes to obtain the public sentiment on this issue, and that Friends of the Mon Maq Dam have acquiesced to the survey, it makes statements of questionable accuracy and fails to provide relevant information about the dam.

Words on Wellness

Published by admin on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 2:26pm

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Way to Eat Well

Reading and recipes

Published by admin on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 10:15am

     All year the Monticello Public Library has hosted events surrounding PBS’ The Great American Read. Thanks to a grant, the library was one of 50 public libraries throughout the country selected to showcase The Great American Read celebrations.

     The library hosted several book discussions around the themes: “Other Worlds,” “Who am I,” “Heroes, Villains, and Monsters,” and “What We Do for Love.” Then, throughout this year, PBS and readers across the country voted online for their favorite book out of the top 100 books chosen.

Are you ready to vote on Election Day?

Published by admin on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 10:15am

To the Editor,

     Jones County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Janine Sulzner advises Jones County residents who plan to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6 to keep these six important things in mind:

Naig is best candidate for Secretary of Ag

Published by admin on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 10:14am

To the Editor,

     If you want an Iowa Secretary of Agriculture with dirt under his fingernails… Mike Naig is that and so much more. But it’s Mike’s experience earned as the deputy secretary under Bill Northey for almost five years that will lead Iowa agriculture into the future. The best candidate for Secretary of Agriculture is someone that knows Iowa agriculture, has the experience, and can get the job done. I believe that Mike Naig has shown he has the experience and skills we need to move Iowa agriculture forward.

Inside the Iowa House: The truth about IPERS

Published by admin on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 10:14am

To the Editor,

     Over the last week, Iowans have heard a lot about the future of IPERS, which is the retirement system for about 1 in 10 Iowans.

     Today, IPERS parys out $1.6 billion to retirees every year in Iowa. That money is a big part of Iowa’s economy and the promise of a secure retirements used to attract and maintain a quality workforce to teach our kids and keep our communities safe. Unlike some other states, IPERS is fundamentally sound and one of the best run systems in the country.

Protecting IPERS

Published by admin on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 10:13am

To the Editor,

     I want to talk about an important issue that has come up a few times over the course of this campaign, one that matters to those who dedicate themselves to public service--and that’s protecting the IPERS system. IPERS stands for Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System.

     Every two to four years as we approach an election, you hear that we want to “take your IPERS away.” It couldn’t be further from the truth.

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