EDITORIAL: Becoming a girl dad
The unexpected journey that brought Lincoln and Camille into my life
LETTER TO EDITOR: END OF SESSION —- PART ONE
After a long weekend, the legislature finally passed property tax reform before Sine Die on Sunday night. We continue efforts to lower the tax burden on Iowans with historic property …
LETTER TO EDITOR-Why I’m Running: Restoring Trust in District 60
I’m running for Iowa House District 60 because I believe we need leadership focused on improving the lives of the people—and that starts with addressing corruption head-on.I’ve made a …
EDITORIAL: The best memories in life might start with a football
There are moments in life that seem small while they are happening.A few throws.A football spiraling through the air.A son laughing in the backyard.A dad pretending his shoulder still …
Newsletter from Jane Bloomingdale's
This week, the House advanced a property tax reform bill with bipartisan support (64-23). Many of you have been following these discussions closely, and while this marks a key step fo…
EDITORIAL: Dani Ollenburg Stands Firm for Property Rights in Iowa House District - 60 Primary
In the race for Iowa House District 60, candidate Dani Ollenburg is drawing a clear line on one of the most important issues facing Iowa landowners: protecting private property from go…
Turning five newspapers into three — and what it took
Nelson Media Company recently acquired five newspapers from Mid-America Publishing, and from the moment that deal was finalized, it has been a full sprint.In a matter of days, those fi…
EDITORIAL: Buc-ee’s lives up to the hype
Like many of you, I had seen the buzz.Videos all over social media. People talking about this massive, almost mythical convenience store somewhere along the interstate. A place that wa…
Editorial | Three generations. One artery. Why Heart Month matters to me.
Hearts.A healthy one can be the difference between a long, vibrant life and one cut tragically short. A damaged one — especially when genetics are involved — can change a family foreve…
EDITORIAL: What I Learned at the Iowa Newspaper Association Convention
Last week, several members of our newspaper team at Nelson Media Company traveled to Des Moines for the Iowa Newspaper Association convention. It was a full day of networking, learning…
Six more weeks? Maybe. But winter’s grip is loosening
After a long, grinding winter across the Midwest, the signals are finally pointing toward change
EDITORIAL - Three months in: gratitude, growth and the future of The Osage Oracle
How a once-uncertain idea became a community newsroom built on trust, relationships and local news
EDITORIAL: Back to the Moon, forward as a civilization
10-day crewed mission that will carry four astronauts around the Moon and safely back to Earth. If successful, it will mark the first time humans have traveled beyond low Earth orbit since the Apollo era ended in 1972
EDITORIAL: When local journalism opens an unexpected door
A first political interview, a hometown conversation, and a reminder of why community newspapers still matter
EDITORIAL: A deck of cards and the memories that last
Card games teach more than strategy and math — they create moments worth holding onto, generation after generation
EDITORIAL - Making time to read: my New Year’s resolution for 2026
Why slowing down, turning off distractions and committing to 25 books feels more important than ever