Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Article Thumbnail. This semi mishap resulted in a grain spillage and a threat against a photographer.

An invitation to the man who threatened to have the photographer arrested

Hey, there. You in the "Highway 30 Diesel Repair" shirt.  I know Thursday was a bad day for you. I don’t know what your connection was with the grain truck that overturned on Highway 218 near the high school, but clearly you did not want me to take photos.

Open Letter: County Attorney addresses call for apology

It has come to my attention that Terry Hertle, Benton County Supervisor, is seeking an apology for comments made by me during the Board of Adjustment hearing held on January 27, 2016.
Article Thumbnail. My prediction: I think these are the two that will win the caucus...which two do you think will win?

Caucus prediction fun

Tomorrow is the day that the phones will FINALLY stop ringing, the mail will decrease and we can get back to our regularly scheduled programming. But tonight is the night we get to excercise being an American.
Article Thumbnail. Something in the water in NYC: This photo courtesy of the NJ Dept of Ag shows a copepod.

An Iowan’s view on a Texan’s observation of 'New York values'

One of the great things about being Iowans involved early and often in presidential campaigns is that we get to spend more time contemplating the really, really silly – if not downright stupid – things that politicians say.

Auld Lang Syne, 2015...

Every year on this date, millions of people stay up late, waiting for a ball to drop, so they can sing a song with 235-year-old words, many of which they don't understand.

I Have Plenty

I Have Plenty I have plenty. In fact, just to be clear about how much I have, I looked up my non-profit, part-time income (not including my spouse’s income) on the global rich list (http://www.