Opinion

17 years ago, Fern Underwood invited Dianne Riley and Joan Peterson to tea. Those of you who knew Fern, know that she had something on her m…

Healthcare is often seen as a divisive topic in this country, especially as the healthcare system moves to one that’s focused on patient nee…

On a quiet, sunny morning 74 years ago a single airplane dropped a single bomb vaporizing Hiroshima, Japan, introducing the world to atomic …

The special election vote on how we select our supervisors is very important! It will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. All options should…

Just a short note of thanks and kudos to the person, or individuals who were responsible for the front page article in the May 30, 2019 edit…

I have to say that I’m so very tired of all the rain that we have been getting in Osceola and the surrounding area. I’m tired of being stuck…

Where has all the money gone? To the residents of Clarke County, when we elected our county supervis…

Dear, Substitute Teacher:Few realize that because of teacher absenteeism rates, one full year of a c…

Record winter snowfalls, spring rains and recent thawing have taken a major toll on ALL county roads in southern Iowa, not just those in Cla…

I am saddened about the loss of livestock discovered in south central Iowa a few weeks ago. I don’t know the person(s) in charge of the herd…

Clarke County Democrats have scheduled the County Caucus for Monday, March 25 on the second floor of the County Court House at 7 p.m. The se…