Opinion

Wed
28
Jul

District Administrators Corner

by Loren Glasbrenner,  River Valley School District Administrator  The vast history surrounding the Olympic Games is staggering. 
Thu
22
Jul

Stanek column: Like a movie or TV show? Make sure you have a physical copy

Digital entertainment sure is amazing, isn’t it? With just a click, you can have access to hundreds, perhaps thousands, of TV shows, movies, books, video games, songs and albums. It’s never been easier to be a fan of content from around the world.

Thu
22
Jul

Letter: Why has Trump not paid for his behavior?

According to various national news media, a new book cites America’s former top military leader, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, as being fearful that disgraced former President Trump might have tried to use the military to stay in power after he lost the election.

Thu
22
Jul

Letter: Politicians exploited coronavirus

On August 6th, 2020, NBC reported the Trump claim that vaccines to protect against COVID-19 could be ready by Election Day. And now, Biden takes credit for it. Trump proposed shutting off travel between the U.S. and China and was consequently labeled a xenophobe and chastised for suggesting it.  

Thu
22
Jul

Guest column: Legislature has second chance to support our schools, kids


Jill Underly. (Submitted photo)

Wisconsin’s public school system is dependent upon tax dollars. Schools use state and local taxes to pay for services, salaries, transportation, supplies, utilities and more. Schools also don’t solely control how much tax money they receive, or how much they are able to spend.

Thu
22
Jul

Nature and Society: Society thrives when everyone prospers

“Politics is not about money or power games or winning for the sake of winning. Politics is about the  improvement of people's lives, lessening human suffering,  advancing the cause of peace and justice, in our country and in the world.” ~Paul Wellstone

Thu
22
Jul

Clergy Corner: Debt

Jesus said, “Two men owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him 500 denarii, and the other 50. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?” (Luke 7:41-42)

Thu
22
Jul

The Book Nook

Transcending Space and Time “The Vanished Birds” by Simon Jimenez is a beautifully written debut novel with a central theme of human connections.  While classified as science fiction, there’s a strong emphasis on people making heart-wrenching decisions with time and space playing integral roles.
Thu
22
Jul

Geiger Counter

The gift of death   “I’ve been hearing good things about Taco Bell lately,” my daughter said casually after I asked her what we should get for lunch. 
Wed
21
Jul

A View of the Valley

by Linda Schwanke

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