The year was 1919. Notice how the numbers repeat themselves? In that very special year Congress established an Act To Establish The Grand Canyon National Park, The Barnum and Bailey Circus merged with Ringling Brothers Circus, Harry Houdini stared in “The Grim Game,” and The Treaty of Versai…

Thank you Nelson Corp. for sponsoring the fabulous Clinton Area Showboat Theatre production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."

In January, legislation was introduced in Congress that would prohibit any president of the United States from conducting a “first-use nuclear strike,” unless such an attack had been authorized by a prior declaration of war by Congress.

I want to share how important the Vinson H. Jetter Back To School event is to our community.

If you have ever helped organize a large event you know it takes a lot of organizing, communicating and an army of volunteers.

When Senator Joni Ernst first ran for the U.S. Senate she said she was going “to make them squeal.” Who has she made squeal since she went to Washington? Iowans.

After the winter and spring we have had thus far, I cannot think of a better way to get out of the house, enjoy some sunshine, and support our community! The time has come for the annual KROS 1340 AM Golf Outing.

As you have been walking along the Clinton river front, you may have noticed red in the sidewalk cracks. This is red sand placed by the Human Trafficking Coalition.

Apology Required: (Fireworks: Fire Chief, Police Chief and City Council Failing Grade)

We would like to take the time to thank everyone who attended the meeting for completion of Highway 30, from Lisbon to DeWitt with four lanes, that took place in Clarence.

With summer now upon us, many of us think back fondly on our summer escapades. We counted down the days until school let out for summer break, and we planned how we would spend our entire summer with our friends. Images of tree forts, lemonade stands, backyard camping, swimming pools, and sl…

Kudos to the Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center director, board and the many volunteers who made a wonderful experience for everyone who came to Felix Adler Day and explored all there is to do at this wonderful museum.

The Fulton Kiwanis Club provided a food booth during Felix Adler Day, with all the proceeds being donated to the Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center in Clinton. The mission of Kiwanis is "To Serve the Children of the World." Discovery Center Director Sarah Lind, the Board of Directors an…

It is unfortunate that our State Legislature didn't have the foresight to see the tangled mess they would create by leaving the door open for Iowa cities to make the determination of allowing fireworks to be sold.

I plan to donate my time and efforts on refurbishing the "Welcome to Lyons Shopping District" mural at the corner of Main Avenue and North Second Street at 9:30 a.m. Saturday (rain date will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday June 29).

On behalf of the Morrison Community Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, we would like to thank all 182 people who attended our ground-breaking celebration.

Last year, I submitted a letter to the Clinton Herald introducing the newly formed group Hope In Action. The individuals participating in this team are motivated by their faith values to enact changes in the City of Clinton to improve the lives of all citizens. The overall goal is to strive …

Despite many attempted proposals, bills, and votes for comprehensive immigration reform, none have yet become law.

Friday, June 7, the first Friday of June, is Salvation Army Donut Day. On June 7, local Salvation Army volunteers will be delivering donuts to our brave first responders throughout the Clinton community. Where did the donuts come from? Why do we do this?

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at Bluff Elementary School. Since March, I have volunteered in my grandson's first grade classroom. My schedule there has been irregular.

A truth that has been hammered into me since I was an undergraduate majoring in speech at UNI is that the meaning of words is in people and not in the word itself. This implies that the idea(s) that what a word symbolizes can change. I would like to provide an example of this change for two …

For over two years, the Clinton and Camanche bowling associations, with the help of our Clinton Convention and Visitors Bureau, have planned the 2019 Iowa Women's State Bowling Tournament.

Postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, labor trauma, postpartum psychosis.

Dear Mr. Mayor, City Council, City Attorney and Iowa HSUS Representative Preston Moore,

Education is one of three impacts areas the United Way of Clinton County, Iowa focuses on. These focuses help create a strong and sustainable community. United Way's educational goal is to ensure that youth gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials in order to be prepared for the workforce…

With all of the violence, shootings and the wars, it all seems to never stop.

Thank you for promoting the Clinton Symphony Orchestra

I’d like to ask your readers: Do you stutter? Do you know someone who does? Most people do. More than 3 million Americans and 70 million people across the globe stutter, but sadly it is still quite misunderstood. Help us change that.

A March 25 television program about 9/11 brought back so many heart-wrenching memories. It was about firefighters losing one of their own.

Thank you for a great article on Wild Bob’s Big Show on April 29. It captures the Finch Fund’s purpose and mission very well. Thanks also to all Herald staff for the fantastic support that you’ve shown us, starting with a great article on our president, Greg Fier, by Winona Whitaker a few we…

Global experts predict that, in the coming decade, the failure to mitigate and adapt to climate change will be the most dangerous risk communities face. Specifically, that risk includes rising seas, more severe weather, dirtier air, and food and water crises. Our military and national securi…

On Saturday, April 27, KT3 Fitness in downtown Fulton hosted a benefit for local Fulton High School athlete Trae VanZuiden and his family in an attempt to alleviate the stress of medical bills. Trae was recently diagnosed with Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma and had been receiving chemotherap…

The staff and I at United Way of Clinton County, Iowa would like to thank to community for participating in our Flowers Just Because fundraiser on April 24. We were able to distribute just over 400 bouquets of spring flowers in two hours. We could not have done so without our fantastic volun…

I went to Paul's Discount yesterday, and there were very few parking spots available. I found the items I needed, then just wandered the crowded aisles for a bit. Reminiscing.

On Thursday, April 11th we had the pleasure of attending the Kyle Ketelsen performance at Clinton High School Vernon Cook Theatre. An outstanding evening of vocal and musical entertainment thanks to Kyle Ketelsen, Clinton High School choirs, jazz band and members of the orchestra.