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Library column gets the facts right | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"Who voted for what, what has been misunderstood for one reason or another and as a resident who…

Letters to the Editor

Trouble began before ballot measure | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"So we are struggling with a bad situation, but we shouldn’t lose sight that the City leadership, particularly…

Letters to the Editor

Library column has some things wrong | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"Mr. Beckley claims expert status and to have a comprehensive understanding of the history and processes relating to…

Letters to the Editor

Current library group not the same members as original | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"Early in your article you somewhat implied the same group which fought to give voters a choice in…

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic

Opinion

OK, maybe not ‘only’ | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic, week of Aug. 16, 2013.

The Cedar River Library

Opinion

It’s time to ‘reboot’ the library discussion and move forward | EDITOR’S NOTE

For example, it is not accurate or fair when people say things like “the city council/KCLS is not…

Opinion

GOP ready to set their tone for the next election cycle | JERRY CORNFIELD

While it’s only August 2013, the person chosen will be looked upon to design then pour a foundation…

Frank Shier's editorial comic

Opinion

Not news to us… | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shier's editorial comic, week of Aug. 9, 2013.

Opinion

Money is on the roads again | JERRY CORNFIELD

Members of the Republican-dominated caucus are embarking on a statewide tour to find out what the state’s citizenry…

Letters to the Editor

Remember the kids during the Riverbend buyout | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

"In addition to the longtime local residents who spoke out against the plan to displace them all over…

Opinion

What’s the price of our freedom? Our freedom. | TISH GREGORY

"I don’t know about you, but all this news about personal surveillance has me seeing red. As a…

Frank Shiers Jr editorial comic

Opinion

The molotov cigarette | FRANK SHIER’S JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic, week of Aug. 2, 2013.

Letters to the Editor

Realtors support parks levy | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

A “yes” vote is a worthwhile investment to help assure future generations will be able to enjoy King…

Sonia Hoglander washed her dishes in the men's room at City Hall to protest her water being shut off.

Opinion

Washing dishes in the men’s room won’t pay the bills | EDITOR’S NOTE

A woman's unique protest over her water being shut off prompts a discussion about community service in exchange…

Opinion

Bringing kids back from the brink | LYNN BOHART

Research shows that the teenage brain is in transition and won’t be fully developed until the mid-20s. That…

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic

Opinion

Differing views from around the state | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic, week of July 26, 2013.

Opinion

It’s election time so make your voices heard | OUR VIEW

Going to the polls, er, the mailbox affirms the basic tenet of our nation that power flows from…

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial cartoon

Opinion

If life was fair… | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW

Frank Shiers Jr. editorial comic, week of July 12, 2013.

Opinion

State funds study to look at ‘typical’ teacher work day | JERRY CORNFIELD

Lawmakers specifically want “an estimate of the percent of a teacher’s typical day that is spent on teaching-related…

Opinion

Parks: Our heritage, our paradise | TISH GREGORY

Just like humans, a park is a living thing and needs nurturing to survive.