Like many Americans, I feel baffled by the growing extremism and loss of balance in our public life. I often wonder why simpler solutions seem impossible for complex political problems. For example, instead of endless gerrymandering battles, why can we not openly debate whether the Electoral College still serves the people fairly? The answer seems…
On behalf of the officers and directors of the Dubois County Historical Society and the Rendezvous Committee, I would like to express my gratitude to the individuals and organizations that helped make this event a success. The purpose of this event was to celebrate/commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence…
Throughout the state, volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line to protect their fellow Hoosiers. As someone who lives in rural Indiana, I’ve seen firsthand the work Hoosier volunteer firefighters put in every day for our communities across the state. Whether they’re responding to a house fire or a car crash, these men and women take…
A study by The Media School at Indiana University found 225 news organizations serving the Hoosier State. (Photo/Pexels.com) By Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana CitizenApril 10, 2026 The news about newsrooms has not been good. Cutbacks and closures, layoffs and less reporting seem to have dominated the headlines, but a recent study of the media ecosystem in…
I am writing as an 88-year-old woman who has spent a lifetime observing, learning, and, in recent years, speaking more openly about what I see. It seems clear to me that our society, like much of the world, has been shaped by patriarchal influences—systems where power, leadership, and decision-making have largely rested in male hands….
Indiana’s state tax collections have remained stable for the past three decades, but that is changing. Indiana’s 2024 state taxes were the fourth-lowest as a share of our economy since 1998. Local taxes are falling, too. Property tax collections as a share of GDP have plummeted by about one-third since 1998, and local income taxes…
In a recent article I read by Chuck Marohn of Strong Towns titled What Is Enough? I couldn’t help thinking about that very question as it relates to the Mid-States Corridor and what proponents continue to try to pitch to convince this is needed and will be the great savior for our community. When the…
The Mid-States Corridor may soon be canceled by INDOT. I say this because Monday morning, I saw Gov. Mike Braun on the news crowing about eliminating Indiana’s gas tax…for the people of Indiana’s benefit. Sounds like a great idea. We get 2 benefits: 1) lower fuel prices and 2) even less money for INDOT. How…
After all the back-and-forth, I decided to do some checking. According to the Dubois County Clerk’s Office, there was one illegal voter on the list. But that person never voted. The Martin County Clerk’s Office reported no illegal voters on their list. So, in our community, illegal voting does not even happen. It is not…
Historically, turnout for the primary elections has been extremely low, yet it is so important to help shape our future, especially at the local and state level. Over the past year, our organization has continued to ask our local political leaders, state legislators and candidates to publicly state whether they are for or against the…
