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Summit Pork opened its 6,250-head swine finishing operation in Gage County's Hanover Township in 2023. Summit Pork’s owner, Bruce Rastetter, gave $50,000 to Gov. Jim Pillen’s 2022 gubernatorial campaign, according to state campaign finance records. Photo by Eric Gregory for the Flatwater Free Press

Pillen, livestock groups shape legislation
At a February legislative hearing, a seemingly mundane bill reforming county zoning procedures drew testimony from a big name: Gov. Jim Pillen. For those seeking to build projects such as livestock operations, Pillen said, applying for a permit from...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Wed, 01/18/2023 - 4:00am

Ronald Reagan on government: It is not my intent to do away with government. It is, rather, to make it work - work with us, not over us; to stand by our side, not ride on our back. Government can and must provide opportunity, not smother it; foster productivity, not stifle it.

MURPHY'S LAW

Wed, 01/11/2023 - 4:00am

One of the thoughts I had was of a recent basketball game. One player dipped his shoulder and charged into the opposing player’s chest.

MURPHY'S LAW

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 4:00am

In a few days we’ll gather together. We’ll cook too much food and eat even more, open gifts, play games, watch Christmas movies, and just enjoy being a family.

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