Commentator Bill Jacobs recently went through some old stuff at his home. He found a copy of a commentary he did a dozen years ago in the aftermath of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School. After reading through the essay, Jacobs found it remains relevant and worth repeating.

Weeds are a challenge for every farmer. The annual Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day showcases solutions beyond herbicides.

After hearing a presentation from Prairie Hills Resource Conservation & Development, the board could take action to join the land bank in September.

The county plans to finance the $466,559 purchase because it was not budgeted for.

Timothy Smith will be sentenced in mid-October.