Having been a Cub Scout and Boy Scout I can’t say allowing openly gay boys to become scouts bothers me …

Those raising gardens on city-owned property in Sheldon: are they subject to the water restrictions for the free water they …

As I drive the streets of Sheldon and still see plenty of piles of branches along the curbsides I wonder …

Memorial Day is May 27th a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States …

This community relies on farming to function. It also is really strange that southeast side of town, has attitude of …

The Los Angeles Times reported  the results of a Pew Research survey of government date that said gun crime has …

Is it just me or does anyone else think that having a child under the age of 14 on a …

With summer quickly approaching I need some people’s “two cents” I just moved to the Sibley area last year and …

I would like to use this forum to thank the handful of downtown stores that were open on Saturday afternoon after …

Radio and TV’s ruling commission the FCC has basically said the F-BOMB uttered by Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz …

Today, one week after the senseless and cowardly attacks on our nation, we watch as families and others pay respect …

Gonna bring up the Basketball time off again, taking all those days off set school to get out for the …

San Diego Padres hitter Carlos Quentin was hit by a 3-2 pitch thrown by Zach Greinke of the Dodgers.  Quentin …

If I lived up there in “God’s Country” I would want to know why a US highways future is decided …

would just like to say thank you to the city crews around the area cleaning up debris from the ice …

Hello Sheldon Community. I’m curious about the usual times of the day or night that trains go through Sheldon on …

It looks like the current administration is going to have a really tough time to get any kind of gun …

Who has their early garden produce in and how is the cold start to spring affecting what you have planted?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has moved to rework how meats are sold at grocery stores.   According to the NY …

What can their 28 years old leader Kim Jong-un hope to accomplish?  He has to know any attack on South …

Editors Note: We have combined two submissions into the same post to keep all responses in one place
I personally think …

I have always maintained that when we as a society experience social, cultural, and moral decay, our society over time …

With unemployment hovering around 7.7% nationally where are all these unemployed workers when jobs open up.  In northwest Iowa there …

I don’t know how many people drive on Country Club road on the east side of Sheldon and try to …

Doesn’t he know you can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd and that you can’t put diesel in to run …

I agree that students bullying other students is a problem that needs to be addressed. But what about teachers bullying …

The HMS school board presented to the district this week their plan on what the future of the district may …

I am often unsure what I should tip someone serving me.  When my husband and I dine at a restaurant …

I frequently read these ‘two cents’ things because everyone’s negativity and interest in town gossip makes me laugh. Overall though, …

Congrats to All of NW Iowa basketball teams. I think it is great that we had 3 of our schools …

From Julie
So what I don’t get is WHY is Sheldon closing school for a basketball game? School Spirt? School is …

Sheldon has an awesome theater in town. But why don’t they have some movies that are not R rated??? Would like …

Imagine if the House of Representatives went left in 2014 and the Democrats controlled the Presidency, the Senate along with …

Saturday night’s 27th annual O’Brien Co Spts. banquet was another great success. Although most who attended were courteous and enjoyed their night …

I M Disgusted
If the Sequester goes into affect, I think all Congressmen, Senators, the entire Administration, and anyone else involved …

Congratulations to the Central Lyon, Western Christian and MOC Girls for making it to the state tournament next week in …

Let me see if I understand this correctly:
Obama’s Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has rescinded the ban on women in combat
Democratic …

With all the talk about the Keystone Pipeline and it potential environmental impact, has anyone thought about just running the …

Is anybody else tired of driving by the deteriorating deer that are littering the sides of the highways outside of Sheldon?

Can not believe a segment of our population was actually cheering on this killer.

The Sheldon City Council will discuss Bumpouts at this afternoon’s city council meeting.  Get all the facts.  Attend.
The Village Voice

Let’s see a show of hands. Of all the people who think enough children have died at the hands of …

Last week had gone to a funeral of an older man and yes the pallbearers names were listed and his wife who …

I was wondering, are times so tough that the Roller Roulette skating rink feels a need to sell energy drinks to …

What do you think about Sheldon spending money bumpouts?
–Di

On my way to work this AM I counted 6 sidewalks that have not been cleared.
Don’t we have an ordinance on …

Once again …on my way to work I get the privilege of witnessing many Sheldon residents using our cemeteries for a …

In a few days we will have the opportunity to approve an expansion to the future education of our children. …

Well it has started. Today we expect the President of our great
America to possibly take into his own hands, through …

We the People…or I the President:
Recently a Georgetown Constitutional Law professor has claimed that the nation’s foundational document is the …

Did you chuckle like I did when you heard this piece of news, Ex President Clinton to be honored as …

I am concerned that if the Development committee in Sheldon does not bring in industry and jobs, that we will …

I want to seriously ask some of those who voted for Obama how we as a nation can ever hope …

A listener e-mailed this topic of discussion in to the KIWA Studios:
 
“Do you think the walking path should be cleared …

I just can’t shake the sadness I feel for the families that lost their children in the CT shooting!
It scares me to …

Am I the only one who is having flashbacks about Thelma and Louise when I think about the Fiscal Cliff? …

After the terrible shooting in CT the politicians cry “Gun Control.” I would never own an assault weapon nor can I see …

I’m wondering where the love is? People these days are so rude, selfish and inconsiderate. What happened to holding the …

Thank you to the individual who anonymously dropped off  $1000.00  at the KIWA Studios Monday afternoon for the Adopt A Family program …

I understand Risefest has an even bigger line up for 2013 than last year with Mercy Me and Matthew West.
 
Any …

I am sure many of us have memories good and bad of Christmas past. Here is my favorite.
 
It states in the …

Why isn’t Sheldon doing anything down on the SW side of town near the bypass?
All of the industry is out there. …

At what point in time did being a Public Servant that was elected by the voting public, become self employed, …

One of the matters before the Sheldon City Council is that of STREETSCAPE, a $1,500,000 downtown Sheldon infrastructure and beautification …

I frequent our Downtown Sheldon Stores at least 3-4 times a week. I have also NOT stopped at Downtown stores …

First of all, we thank each and everyone of you who take the time to participate in the conversations held here on …

Yesterday Bob Costas, a sports announcer for I believe NBC, waged a personal war against all gun owners and those with Concealed …

Driving Tip… When turning , look left then right then left again. Your vehicle weighs an average of 4000# to 12000# …

For those who complain about their community, church, school, when was the last time that you donated to it, time, money, labor, …

Anyone know of piano teacher’s in Sheldon and what the going rate is? Our children were blessed to have Mrs. …

coming to work earlier today I noticed numerous cars and trucks parked on resident lawns
why?
because Sheldon forbids overnight parking on …

Can anyone explain to me the role of the city/county/state and Children’s World? It seems that they operate like a …

WE NEED PIPED IN MUSIC UPTOWN…During the Holiday season it feels like a ghost town with out a spirit!!
 
Signed,
 
Hometown Girl

I think we need a pedestrian stop light at Washington Ave.
The school kids get out and walk up toward Washington, …

what ever happened to the person to the right has the right of way-or did that law go away. an …

In moderating the “My Two Cents” editorial page, I have seen many people (and MANY aliases) talk about things in …

After reading these posts…what does Sheldon need?
 
– Jeff

for yr’s i have been wondering why a town the size of sheldon can have 6- give or take gas stations …

 
Reading the comments on the downtown streetscape debacle, it got me thinking….
Why AREN’T we using the NCC building programs to …

Obama wins re election just as war is about to occur in the middle east, his CIA Chief is caught …

Where were the parents of the underaged drinking party? Probably out getting drunk themselves!
 
Or, maybe they were already passed out!
 
How …

My family and I moved to northwest Iowa from Denver, Colorado a couple of years ago. While adapting to small …

does downtown sheldon need $1,500,000 in improvements?  Really?
concerned former resident

Child porn case with guy in hull? What do you do? What a shame.
-Jeff

“When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic”.
Benjamin Franklin

Traveled between Sheldon and Spencer on a FOGGY friday morning. 1/4 mile visibility, at most, in places. Counted 29 cars …