Students and graduates owe $1.73 trillion on student loans. That debt has been excluded from bankruptcy protection. So even if you declare bankruptcy you will
Month: February 2022
Age of the geek – nothing lasts forever
It's that time again. Nintendo, continuing their decades long tradition of whittling away at the goodwill they earned in the 90s, made another harsh announcement
Local man will likely die in prison for double murders
Eagle Grove resident Michael James Shivers, 57, has been sentenced in Webster County jury to over 70 years in prison on two counts of second
Mid-America at the Movies: The ‘Ricardos’ are a ‘Nightmare
In my push to see more Oscar-nominated movies, I again watched two that don’t seem to have much in common with each other, so I
Letter to the editor: Local control of solar energy siting is best for Iowa
Solar energy projects are becoming more common across Iowa, and they present an undeniable opportunity for rural communities. Solar energy generates increased tax revenue for
Supervisors hear from Trails Committee
At the Wright County Board of Supervisors meeting held on Tuesday, Raejean Chapman gave an update from the Wright County Trails Committee. She discussed the
From Belmond to the Big Game! Local family attends Super Bowl in L.A.
When the 2021/2022 NFL season started, few people could likely imagine attending a Super Bowl that included the Cincinnati Bengals as one of the competitors.
Dows Fire Dept involved in accident, struck by vehicle on interstate
On Tuesday, February 15, the Dows Fire Department was involved in an accident when their fire truck was hit by a vehicle on Interstate 35.
Senate committee declines to consider eminent domain bill
A proposal in the Iowa Senate that would have prevented private companies from using eminent domain to build liquid carbon pipelines on farmland appears doomed
Eagle girls denied by Dike-NH
Following their victory over the Ogden Bulldogs, the Eagles faced the Wolverines last Tuesday night. The girls were bested by the Wolverines, as they were
