Opinion

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    OPINION: Dying in the Klondike Saloon

    The coroner's jury heard all the evidence and, with little doubt as to their findings, rendered its decision. "The deceased came to his death by violence, to w…

  • OPINION: Change or become irrelevant!

    Change is a constant in the evolution of societies, and small local communities are no exception. However, creating and sustaining change in these local settin…

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    OPINION: Books reveal corruption in federal government

    It must be the season to write a book. Maybe it's the political climate or something, but there seem to be many politicians these days wanting to express thems…

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    OPINION: Shift toward nonreligious society scary

    James A. Haught will release a new critical research book in January titled "Religion's Sudden Decline: What's Causing It and What Comes Next?" by Oxford Unive…

  • OPINION: Property codes protect investments, prevent blight

    In working with communities over the years, I often come across local communities that pride themselves in having no property restrictions, zoning, or permitti…

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    OPINION: The year with two Thanksgivings

    It seems like politics, and, yes, politicians, have a way of making everything they touch complicated. Oh, sure, those elected officials talk a good game and p…

  • OPINION: Great leadership can transform small communities

    As I have worked with dozens of communities and hundreds of businesses over the years, one thing has proven accurate 100% of the time. Great leadership brings …

  • OPINION: Media can transform your community

    Small local communities often face challenges in staying vibrant and connected. In the digital age, the media can be a powerful tool for small communities to t…

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    OPINION: Aesop’s haunting fable

    This country's unrest between 1861 and 1865 manifested itself in the form of the great and terrible Civil War. Many of this nation's finest waved goodbye to th…