College isn’t the right path for all graduates
I know a couple seniors who graduated high school this year and have been thinking about the awesome future that they have ahead. For……
Jason Mitchell
Bond plan needs to be pared down
The select group of citizens and teachers have made their recommendation to the school board for the upcoming bond: $60 million. There was a……
Student distribution more of a problem than facilities
I have been involved with a select group of citizens at the school district to help boil down bond options for the board members—or,……
Move the bond vote to November, have a plan
USD 373 has continued to march on with the bond issue. It seems they have changed at least one important item: they have talked of……
Government works best staying out of citizens’ way
Another blow to the city’s track record of encouraging businesses to grow in the area has happened. ABI chemical gambled with a new chemical……
Local governments for the most part doing a good job
A few different topics to look at this month at every level of local government. Starting with the City, did you notice how everything……
Budget a tough job at a tough time
So a quick recap on tax increases this year: city up 5 mills, county up 2.5 mills, USD 373 even. I would like to look……
Get engaged about tax increases
Life is full of give and take, you give it to the government or they will take it by force. The state cut taxes……
Liberals, media take myopic view when it comes to school funding
If you read only the headline for my last column, you would think I want children to starve. The point of my last column is……
Teaching self sufficiency should start early
Quite a bit has happened since last December with USD 373, and I wanted to bring you up to date on what I know…….