Opinions
88th General
Assembly:
Last week was a crazy whirlwind of a week both legislatively and personally. Due to the passing of my father-in-law, I was excused from the Capitol and was home with my wife and family. One thing I have always held true in life is that family always comes first and I was...
Following is something written by Elaine Bergan. Her daughter, Diane, submitted it this past fall. Elaine passed away last week. The Anchor will miss the stories she shared of Maple Court and her life.
By Elaine Bergan
Education is somewhat different from days of yore for many of us. With school...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
What’s up?
I’m trying to remember what day this is.
That sounds exciting.
It is when I get it right.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. My wife wanted to go out to eat for her...
Echoes from the Loafers’
Club Meeting
Why don't you ever watch the Super Bowl?
My team isn’t in it.
Who's your team?
Bubba's Pinheads in the Thursday night league at Bowling Elaine's.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur...
WEEK THREE
This week we shifted from the formalities of starting a new session to committee work and floor debate. Several bills passed the House and have been sent to the Governor.
Parental Choice in Education
This bill would require schools to present parents with the option of sending their...
I am honored to serve as your Representative in the 89th General Assembly. The first two weeks have gone by quickly. Week one was filled with ceremony and reviewing safety procedures to assist with social distancing while we are at the Capitol.
Governor Reynolds gave her Condition of the State...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I'd hate to be in your shoes.
Why?
Because they'd be way too small for me.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. We called it the Monkey Ward's catalog. It was an exercise in...
What a difference a couple of weeks make.
Each week since late March, part of my weekly preparations to print the paper on Monday is to check the latest numbers of how COVID-19 has impacted Worth County. I hope this is an interesting check in for our readers, if not an interesting timeline of how...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
Remember that basketball game when all the fans were chanting, "We want Batt"?
I don't remember that.
The coach sent me up into the stands to see what they wanted you for.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his...
88th General
Assembly:
It was a proud day as I was sworn into my second four-year term as the Senator of District 26 in the great state of Iowa! Having my family at the ceremony was special and creates a lasting memory for all of us.
The legislative session looks much different this year due to...