Picture a scene of police bursting through the door of a local newspaper office, and then they proceed to search the place and confiscate computers, hard drives and cell phones of reporters. … more

You’ll never believe this, but sometimes I don’t know what to write a column about. Between all of my other responsibilities, I often forget that it’s my time to shine. You … more

For those of you who care to read my columns from time to time, you’ll remember that I got engaged to my longtime girlfriend, Morgan, back in April. Two Sundays ago, we chose to take … more

I’m not in the business of writing books, and I don’t think I ever could be. Things change, of course, but for now I’ll stick to what I know and continue to read what I don’t. … more

According to a report by the Des Moines Register’s William Morris, published in this same edition of the Times-News, “Gov. Kim Reynolds is settling three lawsuits from journalists and … more

Veterans Day honors the men and women of the United States Armed Forces past and present. Memorial Day honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. As to where all who have served in the … more

Harrison County schools held their graduation ceremonies this past weekend, with students from Boyer Valley, Missouri Valley, Logan-Magnolia, West Harrison and Woodbine celebrating the close of one … more

Some members of the Iowa Senate do not think that public notices published in newspapers remain relevant and necessary. A bill filed in the newly formed Technology Committee just over a week ago … more

I recently experienced a first, and it wasn’t a good one. A teacher who meant a lot to me passed away, leaving behind a wife and four children. I had Mr. Bouska for math classes during … more

Packing people into the back country doesn’t sound really exciting, I know. And sif it gets exciting, it’s undoubtedly because something went wrong. But we did have occasional chuckles during those eight summers.  more