Opinion

A hero of the Revolutionary War, George Washington eschewed the idea of becoming the ruler of the newly liberated American colonies. (Library of Congress.) By Todd Thompson, Leavenworth County Attorney Special to the Journal “Calamity.” That’s how he described the idea. Not just any promotion. The promotion. The one people spend their entire lives chasing. Absolute authority. Imagine being at the height of your success. Everyone trusts you. People talk about you like you can solve every...

Officer John Marino, from left, Police Chief Zachary Mathies, and Officer Kurtis West have been the mainstays of the La Cygne Police Department over the past two years. (Submitted photo) By Zachary Mathies Special to the Journal To the La Cygne Community, Over the past two years, your police department has worked diligently to strengthen and modernize public safety services while remaining committed to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and professional policing. One of our first goals was...

The electronic gates at Tanglewood during a holiday weekend were busy last year before a judge's ruling directed that they be removed. (Journal file photo) By Roger Sims Linn County Journal publisher Dear Linn County Commission: I was disappointed in your action on March 23 to sign an agreement and quitclaim deed relinquishing all ownership rights and responsibilities for the roads and apparently everything else at Tanglewood Lakes. For 10 bucks the Tanglewood Lake Owners Association (TLOA)...