The Clinton Herald, Clinton, Iowa--Opinion http://www.clintonherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:48:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_317094916.html Suspension leads to troubling sign for youth http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_317094916.html When laying out today’s newspaper, I came across a story that bothered me. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:59:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_316095932.html Community support outstanding for food drive http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_316095932.html Wow!!We are only three days into our food drive to benefit the Victory Center’s Great Thanksgiving Banquet and we already are astounded at the community’s response to our request for food. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:40:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_315115133.html A grandfather’s bravery http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_315115133.html Two dates are very important in my family tree. One is Oct. 29, 1942, and the other is June 27, 1945. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:06:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_315090652.html Cancer treatments force patient to freeze eggs http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_315090652.html DEAR DR. MONA: My sister has cancer and does not have children. We have recently been talking about how she could freeze her eggs for future use. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:43:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_314084341.html Tough budgeting decisions will build a stronger Iowa http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_314084341.html In spite of the best revenue estimates of state budget experts, Iowa is being hit harder than expected by the national recession. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:40:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_313094017.html Iowa Legislature honors veterans during session http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_313094017.html Veteran’s Day is Nov. 11. As older Iowans remember, it was originally called Armistice Day and celebrated the end of World War I. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:06:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_310230726.html Good job, Kings! http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_310230726.html It’s been quite a season. The performance of our Clinton High School River Kings football team has been magical over the past few weeks. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:35:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_310103542.html The people have spoken, or at least a minority of them http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_310103542.html A drastic change occurred in Clinton on Tuesday. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_308123153.html Running, football deliver plenty of comebacks http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/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/opinion/local_story_307100955.html Iowans still feeling pains from economic downturn http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_307100955.html There’s no doubt that Iowa and the rest of the country are facing tough times. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:43:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_306094417.html Local election counts on you to get out and vote http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_306094417.html Tomorrow is the day. From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., residents will have the opportunity to head to the polls and choose which candidates they wish to have represent them. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_303103053.html Movies equal highlight of Halloween http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/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/opinion/local_story_296095618.html Fall cleanup leads to scary sights http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/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/opinion/local_story_289110634.html Community rallies behind River Kings success http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_289110634.html Bad weather? Check.Needing a comeback? Check. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:43:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_283004412.html National recession hits Iowa families, businesses, budget http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/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.