Opinion

Wed
04
May

District administrator's corner

by Loren Glasbrenner,  River Valley School District Administrator
Thu
28
Apr

STANEK COLUMN: One, two, three, four, I declare a turf war

Those little dashes of color have us all thinking about warmer, greener months.

Even if you’re not a gardener, you can appreciate the daffodils and tulips that fight to live this time of year.

Some people are blessed with natural gardening instinct. The rest of us do our best and wonder what went wrong.

Thu
28
Apr

Letter: The best government money can buy

The most critical aspect in political “balance of power” is that no one political party should get elitist position garnering carte blanche for governing. That is exactly what we are facing this November. There are those with non-relenting love for their party no matter how many fleas their favorite dog has, dogma remains dogmatic.

Thu
28
Apr

Letter: Save our rural schools

Ironton-LaValle School is closing!

Make this an opportunity!

There are many children that learn best by doing: Experiential Learning, Different intelligences, Different learning styles.

Thu
28
Apr

Letter: Climate change endangers people on the frontlines

The Associated Press recently reported that climate change is damaging military bases in the Arctic. The story highlights the billions of dollars in damage caused by natural disasters to air force bases, operations and other US military installations in recent years. It also noted that “the U.S.

Thu
28
Apr

Law Day: Toward a more perfect union


Cheryl Furstace Daniels. (Submitted photo)

May 1 has been celebrated as Law Day in the United States since a joint resolution of Congress was passed in 1961. This year’s theme, Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change, has so much possibility and provides an opportunity to have important discussions.

Thu
28
Apr

Nature and Society: Admiring Wisconsin's only variety of vulture

One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a letter, four for a boy... That is the counting rhyme I learned for vultures. I have also heard it used for crows. Last week only one vulture came to Lily's school, but it brought joy, not sorrow.

Wed
27
Apr

A View of the Valley

by Linda Schwanke Earth Day last Friday was a good reminder to care for the earth and all the plants and animals, rocks, water and air on it. But there are times when it’s challenging to be nice. Like with insects. I’m not a fan of bugs of any kind. I am making an effort, which takes some doing, to be nice to them but it isn’t easy.
Wed
27
Apr

District administrator's corner

by Loren Glasbrenner,  River Valley School District Administrator
Thu
21
Apr

KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS: Who makes health care decisions for me if I become incapacitated?


Pam Flores. (Submitted photo)

Many people ask what would happen if they were in the hospital and unable to make their own medical decisions? The answer depends on whether you planned ahead.

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