Iowa’s demographics are unique in that they have a dropping birth rate, an aging rural population, and a high number of college students who are leaving the state after graduation.

Editorial: 250 years of ‘Don’t be a George’
Opinions/Editorials · July 01, 2026
Yes, you can legislate morality.

Guest column: Hoover: Creator gave us rights, not government
by John Hendrickson · Opinions/Editorials · July 01, 2026
Herbert Hoover’s appreciation for the principles of the American founding was shaped from an early age.

82nd Indivisible Group
Opinions/Editorials · July 01, 2026
Iowa is soaked in Roundup, the herbicide made by Bayer.

Letter: Pledge to flag, republic, but not to an individual
Opinions/Editorials · July 01, 2026
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!

Letter: US should not give more intel access to Israel
Opinions/Editorials · July 01, 2026
The US Congress is preparing to give Israel unprecedented privileges via the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Letter: Violence in women’s B-ball infecting game
Opinions/Editorials · July 01, 2026
Many a tear have to fall
But it’s all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love

Letter: Zoning Board thoughtful on data centers
Opinions/Editorials · July 01, 2026
Thanks to our Cedar County Zoning Commission Board, who hosted a very well-attended public meeting in the courthouse on June 18.

Guest column: How far can your family trace roots in West Branch?
by Martha Moore Davis · Opinions/Editorials · June 24, 2026
Growing up on our farm north of West Branch, we heard stories of the Moores who came before.

82nd Indivisible Group: Violent crime down, but new law jails more criminals
Opinions/Editorials · June 24, 2026
Overcrowding and understaffing has long been a problem for Iowa prisons and it’s about to get worse.

82nd Indivisible: Domestic violence: Leaving abuser not always easy
Opinions/Editorials · June 17, 2026
While homicides are down, domestic violence is increasing in Iowa.

82nd Indivisible: Data centers: One issue that brings us together
Opinions/Editorials · June 10, 2026
The Cedar County Board of Supervisors recently voted for a six-month moratorium on data centers. Finally, something we can all agree on!