The Clinton Herald, Clinton, Iowa--Columns http://www.clintonherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:35:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_310103542.html The people have spoken, or at least a minority of them http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_310103542.html A drastic change occurred in Clinton on Tuesday. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_308123153.html Running, football deliver plenty of comebacks http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_308123153.html I have been an Iowa Hawkeye fan since birth. I swear my booties must have been crocheted with black and gold yarn. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:08:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_307100955.html Iowans still feeling pains from economic downturn http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_307100955.html There’s no doubt that Iowa and the rest of the country are facing tough times. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:46:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_303114849.html Horror movies give editor the creeps http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_303114849.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_303103053.html Movies equal highlight of Halloween http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_303103053.html Kids will take to the streets tonight symbolizing the beginning of the holiday season. Although tempted to join the candy consumption, I instead will provide the teeth-decaying items to trick-or-treaters. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:55:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_296095618.html Fall cleanup leads to scary sights http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_296095618.html With winter rapidly approaching, my last two weekends have been consumed with yard work. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:06:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_289110634.html Community rallies behind River Kings success http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_289110634.html Bad weather? Check.Needing a comeback? Check. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:43:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_283004412.html National recession hits Iowa families, businesses, budget http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_283004412.html While Iowa is faring much better than most states, Iowa families, communities and businesses are still reeling from the economic earthquake caused by the biggest recession since the Great Depression. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:40:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_282104113.html Flu packs punch, but will H1N1 deliver on hysteria? http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_282104113.html The first shipments of the H1N1 vaccine took off this week, and as I crouched down, having countless intimate conversations with my toilet last Friday, I wondered how much I would give to have that remedy. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:13:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_281111332.html Christmas in October http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_281111332.html Yesterday will go down as one of the happiest days of my life. Last night after supper, Cordy and I went out to do our chicken chores. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:56:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_274125806.html Angie showers her girls with chicken love http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_274125806.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:14:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_268101522.html Little aspects of adulthood sneak up on editor http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_268101522.html During my tenure as a student for 17 years, I had a distinct picture of what adulthood would be like. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:59:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_267095956.html Air quality issue starts at home http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_267095956.html On Thursday, Sept. 18, CRDC hosted a meeting for local plant managers and safety and environmental staff regarding air quality issues as they impact our region. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:28:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_266102925.html Vitamin D deficiency can be dangerous to your health http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_266102925.html Recently there has been a lot of news about Vitamin D, whether it is network news, a medical magazine or Reader’s Digest. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:57:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_259115750.html Swelling during pregnancy typical in early, late stages http://www.clintonherald.com/columns/local_story_259115750.html DEAR DR. MONA: My daughter, who is 24 weeks pregnant, is starting to have swollen legs. I know this happens late in pregnancy sometimes, but her legs look quite big and I am worried about this. Please advise. — Mary Ann