John Skipper
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Recent articles by John:
SKIPPER: What kind of city do you want Mason City to be?
Fill in the blank. I want Mason City to be the ….iest city in the country. → Read More
SKIPPER: Everything in Moderation
Once upon a time people would often guide their lives by adhering to “everything in moderation.” → Read More
SKIPPER: Supervisor income could factor into re-election bids
Silly me. → Read More
SKIPPER: By the numbers
Silly me. → Read More
SKIPPER: On the passing of Michael Grandon
Mike Grandon was a master at both wit and wisdom in his many years of public service. → Read More
SKIPPER: Books people read says a lot about them
Silly me. → Read More
SKIPPER: On the passing of Roger Bang
We are bombarded with sounds every day, some loud, some soft, some so common we don’t even pay attention to them. → Read More
SKIPPER: Getting groceries should be easier than this
We are bombarded with sounds every day, some loud, some soft, some so common we don’t even pay attention to them. → Read More
SKIPPER: Elders still need quality time with family
We are bombarded with sounds every day, some loud, some soft, some so common we don’t even pay attention to them. → Read More
SKIPPER: Ambition, not public service may be driving politicians
We are bombarded with sounds every day, some loud, some soft, some so common we don’t even pay attention to them. → Read More
SKIPPER: There's no escaping the noise
We are bombarded with sounds every day, some loud, some soft, some so common we don’t even pay attention to them. → Read More
SKIPPER: Learning should be up to the school districts
It could get out of hand, and in Iowa, we are inching closer to it. → Read More
SKIPPER: Experience is a two-way street
It was one of those, “If I had it to do all over again…” conversations. Have you ever had any of those? → Read More
SKIPPER: It takes being cold to feel true gratitude for warmth
The paradox is: you have to be cold to grasp the full warmth. → Read More
SKIPPER: If you make people laugh, prepare to live a long life
It seems like entertainers who make people laugh tend to live long lives. → Read More
SKIPPER: Engaging in a bit of 'future' nostalgia
It is also a time to think about the new year that awaits us and what the future will bring. → Read More
SKIPPER: It's right on the tip of my tongue, but ...
When you reach a certain stage in your life, trying to think of someone’s name becomes the national pastime. → Read More
SKIPPER: The Shakespearean saga of the Mohawk name
Silly me. → Read More
SKIPPER: In search of the politically correct name
Mason City High School sports teams have been the Mohawks forever, it seems, but maybe not for much longer. → Read More
SKIPPER: Iowa's claim to fame up for debate
What struck me about this is the notion of “Iowa nice.” What is it? What does it mean? → Read More