"There are myriad reasons why CIPCO's proposal is unfit for Scott County, and Hickory Grove Township in particular. The county's comprehensive plan specifically states goals to protect our productive land with Agriculture Preservation zoning. The proposed site and surrounding fields have an 80+ CSR. A polluting fossil-fuel peaker plant would permanently damage the site's 80-90 acres. More important, it would damage our health, crops, and surrounding landscape ..." more

"It appears to me that Kaufmann is more interested in keeping the political pot boiling rather than taking positive steps to cool things down ..." more

"Through the first half of 2025, the U.S. saw some 150 politically motivated attacks. Most domestic terrorist acts in the U.S. have been right-wing attacks, accounting for the vast majority of fatalities from domestic terrorism in the United States ..." more

"Last week in Davenport, Governor Reynolds spoke of her property tax cut priority. She admitted we can’t continue to fund all current services and also deliver property tax cuts. I hope she recognizes the first rule: when you find yourself in a hole, quit digging ..." more

"In his madness, he lies as easily as he breathes ..." more

" ... Didn’t these Senators know that this president would exact a horrible price for Democratic opposition?  Like all despots, he is without compassion or remorse.  Sadly, those who have paid this price, did so for nothing.  Is there any reason to believe that DJT and his GOP sycophants will extend the healthcare subsidies next month ..." more

"The North Scott Food Pantry would like to thank the school district, students and families for their generous support of the Student Hunger Drive ..." more

"I urge every resident to act now: contact your county leaders and attend the upcoming Board of Supervisor meetings. Voice your opposition and help us protect our community's health and environment before it's too late ..." more

"Several election results made headlines, but significant contests across the nation did not. What was most notable was the margins by which Democrats won. In purple states and deep red states, voters rejected the MAGA agenda ..." more

"The U.S. is the only First World country that doesn’t provide universal health coverage. Even Argentina provides universal healthcare. If Republicans have a plan for affordable healthcare, bring it to the negotiation table ..." more

"If Miller-Meeks does not hate her Democratic opponents, she is at the very least glaringly indifferent ..." more

"Letters to the editor and posts on social media have become so polarized that it’s surreal ..." more

"... No matter what your political views are, this obscene language should not be part of any march ..." more

"I would wish to offer observations concerning the two letters by Mr. Brockmann which appeared in the Oct. 29, 2025, edition of the NSP ..." more

"The three Abrahamic religions teach that judgment belongs to God alone.  Muslims, Jews, and Christians are taught not to judge or condemn others, but to have compassion, and to emphasize self-reflection on one's own sins before pointing out the faults of others ..." more

" ...Tracy Lindaman and Morgan Dunn ... possess the conservative values needed to help choose the right person for our next superintendent. They will compliment other conservative members presently on the board ..." more

"At minimum, we should require those cashing-in FREE private school vouchers to demonstrate financial need.  Sadly, the GOP majority in Des Moines did not seriously consider this common-sense reform.  Can we afford to be so reckless with money we don’t have ..." more

"This isn’t about shutting down the government, it’s about shrinking bureaucracy and protecting taxpaying citizens ..." more

"It is now challenging for Trump and Fox News to construct 'violent' videos when armed Guard and ICE officials are facing down pink dragons, large bananas, and assorted fruit costumes ..." more

"Trump has assembled a cast of characters around him that have proved that they will go down whatever dark bend in the road he chooses to take ..." more