Guest column

To all who struggle for acceptance; know that you’re not alone

Andy Cunningham Allen

Posted 8/21/24

Not that long ago, I was you—lost, confused, scared, and willing to do almost anything to not be me. But I promise you, that will change. It will get better, and YOU deserve better.

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Local sports

Knights get slashed in The Pit Week two of the Iowa high school volleyball season is in the books, but North Scott is already halfway to clinching a consecutive conference championship.

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Lancers triumph at Emeis For so many tournaments over the past season and a half, it has been close, but not quite.

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