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King to play key ag role
December 30, 2012 For many Messenger readers the new year will bring with it a change in their representation in Congress. Every 10 years — following the finalization of the U.. more »»
We must learn from these errors
December 29, 2012 What an independent panel investigating the Sept. 11 attack that killed a U.S. ambassador and three other Americans in Libya determined was plain to thoughtful observers weeks ag. more »»
Let’s reflect on 2012
December 28, 2012 In a short while, 2012 will be in the record books. That makes today an especially good time to reflect on the year that is about to end. more »»
Searching for a solution
December 27, 2012 Knee-jerk reactions to the massacre at a school in Connecticut have been distressing because, in too many cases, they have been displays of what politicians do best — suggest quick, politically... more »»
We need to better understand why they kill
December 26, 2012 Adam Lanza was a strange young man in many ways, those who knew him say. more »»
A day for Christmas thoughts
December 25, 2012 Some 2,000 years ago, an event took place that changed the course of history. more »»
Silent night, holy night ...
December 24, 2012 All across the nation, a feeling of anticipation is in the air. more »»
Tom Latham served us well
December 23, 2012 For much of the last two decades, Tom Latham has served most of the counties in which The Messenger circulates in the U.S. House of Representatives. more »»
Support Iowa manufacturers
December 21, 2012 Backing hometown sports teams is second nature to most people. Supporting Iowa’s agricultural economy and the state’s manufacturers should become equally common. more »»
The real ‘fiscal cliff’
December 17, 2012 The nation may continue its ongoing plunge over a fiscal cliff even if President Barack Obama and conservatives in Congress agree on a budget deal this mont. more »»
Grassley protects U.S. taxpayers
December 16, 2012 Sen. Charles Grassley is an important voice in Washington on many issues of major significance to the future of the nation. more »»
Don’t fail to get a flu shot
December 15, 2012 Perhaps you’ve been meaning to get a shot to protect you against influenza for weeks now, but just haven’t had the time. Maybe you’ve been telling your spouse you’ll get around to it soon. more »»
Iowa education efforts on the right track
December 14, 2012 A recent international study raises concerns about education in the United States. more »»
Let’s shop locally
December 12, 2012 The holiday shopping season is upon us once again. In the quest to find just the right gifts, seeking out bargains is part of the fun. more »»
Congress must protect Medicare from harmful cuts
December 10, 2012 When Republican candidate Mitt Romney reminded Americans President Barack Obama’s health care law will slash $716 billion in funding for the Medicare program, Democrats called Romney a liar. more »»
FD economic future is looking good
December 9, 2012 Area residents focused on the still sluggish economic growth numbers nationally may be missing a far more inspiring story locally. more »»
Keep U.S. military strong
December 8, 2012 In response to then-candidate Mitt Romney’s comment during a debate that more attention needs to be focused on adequately funding U.S. more »»
This study makes sense
December 7, 2012 Americans have been drilling wells for oil and gas for more than a century and a half. Hydraulic fracturing — or fracking — has been in use to augment well production for decades. more »»
Throwing money at very bad bets
December 5, 2012 Solyndra may be the most well-known example of federal fiscal ineptitude, but another company’s trouble after receiving hundreds of millions of federal dollars is making its way into the public eye. more »»
Show your support for area businesses: shop locally
December 4, 2012 In a way, it is Christmas 365 days a year here in our area. That is because many local businesses rely on holiday-season sales to make it through the rest of the year. more »» |
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