What does it mean for Iowa high school graduates to be future ready?
Historically across the state of Iowa, students with disabilities have not been making acceptable achievement gains. In fact, in a span of 12 …
Congratulations to all involved with the West Hancock football team. What a ride they took us on the last couple years, culminating in a state…
Thursday is the big day — Turkey Day.
Quitting smoking is not easy. It takes time. And a plan.
This week we celebrate American Education Week
I’m certain I have covered this topic at some point this past year. Probably one or two times.
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Q: I want to prepare my 11-year-old to resist the peer pressure I know she'll experience in her teen years. How can I help her develop the con…
Following an announcement by Gov. Kim Reynolds Iowa will invest $2.1 million to address the mental health needs of the state’s school-aged chi…
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Q: My kids (2nd and 4th graders) are both really smart, and they seem to get along well with peers and teachers. But occasionally they go thro…
Many vets suffer from service-related PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD can cause intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings, includin…
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Hi! I’m Karrie Wallen and I was appointed to the Britt City Council in June 2019. I was raised in Britt and have many fond memories - memories…
Q: I have a not-so-distant relative who is an extremely difficult person to be around. "Chris" can spot a flaw from across the room and never …
Iowa farmers and rural communities are facing another round of uncertainty this fall. Low commodity prices, trade wars, new small refinery exe…
It appears that fall is here – at least by the look of my yard – with winter not too far behind.
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Q: Once again, I couldn't afford to give my kids the memorable summer vacation that their friends all seem to experience. It's discouraging. D…
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Have you ever been so angry or frustrated with somebody, especially when the other person doesn’t give a care as to how you feel? Or, you are …
Q: I'm very discouraged about what I see in our country. So many problems; so much animosity and negativity. But it's all so big -- what can o…
I hate to say that but it’s true.
Recently, the city of Britt participated in a 2-day strategic planning session with facilitators from Hue Life – a Minneapolis based firm that…
Q: I feel overlooked and unappreciated in my job. I'm surrounded by people with more talent, skill and/or education who get all the attention.…
This past weekend was the fall citywide garage sales in Forest City and with so many sales happening all at once, I must say, garage sales are…
This past week I was involved in the Conservation Districts of Iowa annual conference in Ames.
