Opinion

Freedom. Independence. Are they the same thing? How do you define these words? Here are some thoughts from Scripture:

RED OAK —U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after the Senate unanimously passed additional COVID-19 relief fund…

The tradition of hanging May Baskets originated in England as part of the witchcraft practice in the middle ages.

The OCMS Executive Committee and Board met via Zoom this past week. The main topic of discussions centered on the calendar of events, suppor…

Since 1963, during the month of May, the Small Business Administration has recognized entrepreneurs and small businesses for their innovatio…

Memories of first television by several members Clarke Class of 1962. “I remember a repairman coming…

When I first set out to make my own bread, I wasn’t sure what it would cost. My main objective was to improve our overall nutrition intake a…

OCMS Staff continues to promote local businesses and post the latest resources and changes as we get it. Clarke County citizens and organiza…

“You’ve got to get this _____. It’ll make you (look/feel younger, skinnier, more handsome/beautiful, healthier, ….)”

Federal agents B. F. Wilson of Creston, E. L. Long of Ottumwa and Clarke County Deputy Sheriff A. L. Ferguson went to Decatur County where t…

I have to laugh at myself for thinking that keeping a sourdough starter on hand would be too complex and time consuming. It’s neither!