The Clinton Herald, Clinton, Iowa--Opinion http://www.clintonherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 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. 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. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:40:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_282104113.html Flu packs punch, but will H1N1 deliver on hysteria? http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/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/opinion/local_story_281111332.html Christmas in October http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/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. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:09:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_269010953.html Your input matters to help future of Riverboat Days http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_269010953.html If you read yesterday’s front page article about the future of Clinton’s Riverboat Days, we hope you have been inspired to action. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:14:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_268101522.html Little aspects of adulthood sneak up on editor http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/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/opinion/local_story_267095956.html Air quality issue starts at home http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/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/opinion/local_story_266102925.html Vitamin D deficiency can be dangerous to your health http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/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. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:48:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_262004938.html Fall Festival, Paint the Town showcase the fun to be had here http://www.clintonherald.com/opinion/local_story_262004938.html Today’s the day — there are two fun community events going on that no doubt will be fun for all.