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Opinion

The ripple effect of war

Local Columns

I wrote recently about the school shooting in Perry, Iowa. I mentioned that I don’t have much experience with guns outside of shooting varmints on the farm. Someone posted on social media that since that was true, my opinions on gun control shouldn’t matter. By that logic, since I’ve ...

St. Patrick’s Day returns to Marshall

Local Columns

It was a long, long time ago, let’s just say. I had driven to Marshall from Fairmont to talk about the open editor’s position at the Independent. As someone in the newspaper business, it only made sense to take a look at a phone book — you read that right — to get a sense of the ...

More nostalgia channels much needed on cable television

Local Columns

When I was growing up we used to dream of having a vast assortment of cable channels, a wide selection of programs. We have that in the 21st century, but many times it seems like there’s nothing worth watching. I read or listen to a CD in the evening when nothing on the television schedule ...

On the Porch

Local Columns

The display case in the front entry of the museum has been changed to feature a few of the cookbooks in the Lyon County Museum’s collection. The display case includes a few kitchen items as well. A cookbook is a collection or recipes, instructions, and information about the preparation and ...

Ask a Trooper

Local Columns

Question: I have noticed that there are more aggressive actions being taken at roundabouts. Drivers are entering the roundabout ahead of others that are already in the circle. Please remind drivers of the appropriate entering law concerning them. Thank you. Answer: Thank you for the suggested ...