I thought the often-repeated desire to weed out waste, fraud and abuse from government spending was something Republicans, Democrats and independents could all agree on in Iowa.   Boy, am …

Prom. It’s that time of year and it means following well-dressed students around southeast Iowa and watching the boys get frustrated with hours and hours of photos, while the girls get …

FORT MADISON - Mental Health Month is observed every May in the United States to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and encourage people to take care of their mental health. …

Dear Editor; “I think it’s ridiculous and unfortunate that four school board members would put politics ahead of the kids,” Reynolds said." If that isn't the pot calling the kettle black....

Last week was one to savor. But it also was a week to reflect on how far we still need to travel to have true citizen engagement in our state and local governments.First, some savoring.The Iowa …

My intentions were to start the week’s edition of Beside the Point this way… DING…   DING…   I was ready to go twelve full rounds on the …

Since we put Buddy on The Green Bean Diet, he has slimmed down considerably, is looking younger, and has become more agile.  He can now jump up on Ginnie's lap without help, his favorite purple …

Every day it seems I haggle with society. I’m extremely frustrated with the lack of accountability in people. I made a couple trips through a big box store in the area several times over …

The Iowa Legislature and Governor Kim Reynolds cannot seem to make up their minds whether they support parental rights or are against Mom and Dad being the decision-makers when it comes to their …

Dear Editor: I'm not a basketball fan or a Hawkeye fan or a sports fan in general. What I am is someone who does not play when it comes to racism and its inherent hypocrisy.

This story could only have been written by God.  In 2013 the Christian School in Mt. Pleasant had an opening for a kindergarten through first-grade elementary teacher.  The teacher needed …

In November, Fort Madison Community School District officials notified Holy Trinity Catholic’s system that they would be dropping them from the football program. The move is disappointing …