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Solar sentiment

FONDA — Downtown Fonda isn’t usually a busy place on a Tuesday evening in the winter, but things were different on Jan. 28. Representatives from Princess City Solar gathered at a building across from the bank to host an open house. They shared information about this proposed solar energy project, which is slated to cover roughly 850 to 900 acres around the Pocahontas County/Calhoun County line. “This project can be incredibly transformational for landowners who partner with us,” said Ben Metcalf, vice president of project development for TED Renewables. “It can provide a ...

Columns

Trump trade strategy: Big sticks, big bets

Sir Isaac Newton — he of “for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction” fame — was a polymath who excelled in math, physics, astronomy, alchemy, and theology. And now, if you squint, economics because as his Third Law of Motion suggests, when you push markets one way with ...

Hometown Cookin' Favorites

Treat your Valentine

Did you know that Valentine’s Day dates as far back as the year 1415, according to History.com? The first mass-produced Valentines didn’t arrive until the 1840s. We all know that Valentine’s Day is a day to buy loved ones flowers, chocolates and beautifully decorated greeting cards. ...

Editorials

Corn still fuels Iowa’s economy

Corn production has been a key factor in the Iowa economy for more than 150 years. The state’s 21st-century economy is characterized by increasing diversity. Agriculture, however, remains a powerhouse. There can be little doubt that corn remains of critical importance. The renewable fuels ...