http://www.clintonherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:02:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_276100255.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_276100255.html For years, Gene Wright has been bringing his Civil War-era mannequins to area events to educate area residents about that period in our nation’s history. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_207154324.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_207154324.html INDEPENDENCE _ Hills and flats, urban areas and country roads. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:58:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_206210035.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_206210035.html CEDAR FALLS _ More than halfway done! Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:59:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_205150006.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_205150006.html HAMPTON _ While Monday's RAGBRAI route was challenging, Tuesday's proved to be rather easy. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:26:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_204162710.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_204162710.html HUMBOLDT _ Monday's 77.4 mile ride to Humboldt is the longest of 2007 RAGBRAI, and it certainly felt like it considering the headwind the riders faced whenever traveling south. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:40:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_047104109.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_047104109.html From 2000 to 2006, only twice did a state legislature opt to raise its cigarette tax by $1 per pack — Maine in 2001 and Montana in 2005. This information is brought to us by the Federation of Tax Administrators, which also tells us that, as of Jan. 1, 2006, Iowa’s 36 cents per pack ranks 42nd in the country, tied with Louisiana. Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:31:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_046133209.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_046133209.html There is a debate brewing in the Clinton School District between administrators and educators, and it all boils down to one simple item: the district calendar and, specifically, inservice days set aside for mandatory staff development. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:28:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_045112843.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_045112843.html Welcome to the job, Gary Boden. On your first day as Clinton City Administrator Monday, you had the unpleasant task of telling the City Council its general fund balance is in dire condition and called for a tight budget for at least the next two years. Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_044121059.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_044121059.html Perhaps the words Fair Share don’t scare you yet — but they should. Not because of what the bill floating around the Iowa Statehouse could mean to non-union workers covered by union contracts, but because of what Fair Share could do to the entire legislative session. Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:12:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_043101247.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_043101247.html One of the most common criticisms of government bodies is that they aren’t run like a private business or a single-family household. But those criticisms tend to be levied when it comes to spending money. When the issues are open meetings or accountability, we rightfully demand much more from elected officials than private businessmen. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:38:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_040103828.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_040103828.html When the main building at the Deer Ridge Apartments burned to the ground in early December, the days and weeks that followed were filled with stories of people coming to the aid of residents, offering food, money, clothing and shelter to more than 60 people who lost everything in a matter of hours. Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:14:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_038091507.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_038091507.html Dear Kent Campbell,Welcome to Clinton. We’re sure you’re excited to be hired as the new president of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and, although you don’t officially start work until Monday, assume you’re anxious to hit the ground running. Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:36:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_037133731.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_037133731.html Here’s a little government 101 lesson for those who may be interested. Although it may seem terribly basic — fundamental, even — it remains an important thing for people to understand. Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:58:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_036125820.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_036125820.html There has been a fair amount of discussion since we printed a story about Clinton’s odor hotline under the banner headline “Odor complaints decrease.” All of it has centered around a very important question: Why? Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:47:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_033094839.html http://www.clintonherald.com/editorials/local_story_033094839.html When it comes to the ongoing investigation of alleged employee wrongdoing at the Clinton County 911 call center, there are only two facts worth knowing: