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Editorials

Spay and Neuter Your Pets

March 22, 2010

KYOU Viewpoint from Station Manager, Dianne Little Each day 10,000 humans are born in the US, and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all these animals. In the U.S. there are an estimated 6-8 million homeless animals entering animal...
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Viewpoint: The Danger of Political Apathy

February 21, 2010
Viewpoint: The Danger of Political Apathy

What do you think makes a good citizen of our nation?
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Health Care Reform: Informed Perspective

February 18, 2010

This is a KYOU Viewpoint with Dianne Little. The debate over health care has dominated the airwaves in recent months. It has become a polarized battle over the answers to who, what, when, why and how conditions should be covered and what role, if any, the government should play. Among the chaotic debate, two facts...
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Hazardous Search: Social Networking and Your Career

February 18, 2010

This is a KYOU Viewpoint with Dianne Little. Through social networking sites, it is becoming easier for employers to access the more personal aspects of job seekers’ lives. First impressions are being formed long before the interview process begins. Managing your online identity is something you should look into — regardless of whether or...
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Social Networking Dangers: How Can I Stay Safe Online?

February 10, 2010

The use of social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have become part of our daily lives. Unfortunately, excessive sharing can give unwelcome invitations to identity thieves, burglars, and other individuals with malicious intentions. To protect ourselves and our personal information we must first be choosy about our friends. Do you really have 579...
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Editorial: Keep Local TV LOCAL!

February 8, 2010

KEEP LOCAL TV LOCAL — VOTE FOR LOCAL TV! There are those today who wish to devalue Local TV, to the benefit of national Cable and Satellite companies.  Some are in Congress, some are large national conglomerates who simply wish to profit at the expense of Local television stations such as your favorite station...
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Editorial: The Importance of the Iowa Farmer

February 8, 2010

Strong farms and prosperous communities go hand in hand.  Studies show a direct correlation between successful farms and vibrant neighborhoods.  According to Iowa State University farming, food processing or the farm input industries, employs one of every 10 Iowans. Agricultural production and food processing generate 8.22 percent of Iowa’s gross state product, the highest...
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Haiti Relief: What You Can Do

January 15, 2010
Haiti Relief: What You Can Do

Learn how you can take action and help the victims of the worst earthquake Haiti has seen in 250 years.
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Editorial: Think Local First

December 18, 2009
Editorial: Think Local First

As you complete your holiday shopping this year, think of locally owned businesses first. Why shop at a locally owned business? Because far more of money spent at local businesses is reinvested in our community. Spend $100 at a local business and approximately 68% of that stays in our community. Local businesses also create...
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