Superintendent: Conflict between parents and school officials may arise
In a few days, we will begin another school year. This will begin my 24th year in education and my 4th year as your Superintendent…
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The opportunity for the State Chamber of Commerce to find its soul
As an office holder, it didn’t take long for me to observe the sharp tension between many of those who make up the grassroots, small…
3 things groomers hate to hear about grooming dogs with full coats
When grooming dogs is your profession, there are some things that you wish all dog owners knew about their pet’s hygiene and coat maintenance. If…
District 1: Waterloo expected to be reopen in coming days
Good news for the week, Waterloo road between Western and Santa Fe should be reopen very soon. Repair began Tuesday, July 28. The new tin…
Ask Dr. Anna: How to reduce fear and anxiety at your next vet visit
One of the main reasons people don’t bring their pet to the vet is due to the fear and anxiety their pet experiences. Many veterinarians…
Fantastic news for the taxpayer
It is perhaps the best news from this legislative year and a reform for which legislative and state leaders should rightly take credit. It could…
District 2: Repairs to damage roads and culverts from storms continue
The Logan County Board of County Commissioners will meet at 9am, Monday, August 3rd, at the County Annex across from the Logan County Courthouse.
District 1: New asphalt resurface project set for Aug. 3
Last week I wrote about our district road and bridge site survey with the Federal Disaster folks. Well our county Emergency Management Director, David Ball,…
Opening the door to the golden cage
It’s a program so effective that other states are seeking to copy it. It was featured on the local news last week as News 9’s…
District 1: Continue to rebuild washed out county roads
This week we provided a visual inspection tour of our storm and flood damage with FEMA field representatives and reviewed the requirements for filling the…
Pet euthanasia: The most difficult decision you will ever make
Making the decision to humanely and peacefully put your pet to sleep due to pain and suffering is the most difficult decision any pet owner…
It feels like we are working for a startup
I knew the concern was legitimate, but believed the benefit from doing the right thing would outweigh the downside — as it always does.
Superintendent: The Internet is no longer a novelty
Our family was fortunate to enjoy a quiet vacation this summer with our kids and one set of grandparents. It was in many ways a…
District Two: Midwest Blvd. will be closed through August
The last several weeks have been tough. The worst damage was the partial washout of Midwest south of Charter Oak. There were several addition roads…
How to deal with anxiety and your pet | Ask Dr. Anna
Stefani Fortney discusses how to deal with anxiety and your pet We ask a lot from our pets on a daily basis. They are expected…
District 1: Portion of Waterloo Road continues to be closed
We continue to be blessed with more rain than our lakes, rivers, and streams can accommodate and with this last week’s deluge we now have…
3 Grooming Tools Every Pet Owner Needs | Ask Dr. Anna
As a pet owner, it’s important to take proper care of your pet and that includes taking great care of their skin and coat. Stefani…
Unnecessary Government spending does not mean better service
Imagine the following absurdity: a business owner divides his business into 140 different divisions and gives the head of each division control over a free-standing…
Senate Minutes: Earthquakes leave you feeling more than just a little shaken
Statewide, there were 109 quakes in 2013 that were measured at a magnitude of 3 or higher. In 2014, that number was 585. According to…
Most notable government reform I have seen
It has long been theorized that the wars of the future will not be fought on the battlefield or at sea but instead will be…