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One hundred six years ago this month, Chief Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. and the U.S. Supreme Court decided a landmark case that established the federal government’s authority to regulate the …
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By Kyle Carroll
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4/30/26
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I have had a couple of experiences lately, and by sharing them, I hope they might help someone.
I was in Walmart when a man started telling his son, maybe 7 or 8 — just a little guy — that …
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4/30/26
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Letter to the Editor, Cameron Observer The best book I’ve read recently is The Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang. It says if you read the words of Jesus (some Bibles publish them in …
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4/30/26
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Following up on the April 2 nd headline stating “School Board Candidates Emphasize Communication…”, it is encouraging to read detailed reports of such meetings as the one on school wastewater …
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4/30/26
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Margaret Ida Hubbard did not win a seat on the Cameron school board.
That is not today’s point.
The point is this: Margaret Ida Hubbard showed up.
At last week’s school board …
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By Sean Shaughnessey, editor
Citizen Observer | 4/23/26 |
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The parable of the prodigal son is the third in a series of three lost-and-found parables in Luke chapter 15. In all three parables there is something (sheep/coin) or someone (the father’s …
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4/23/26
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JOHN WAYNE (THE “DUKE”)
John Wayne was born in Winterset, Iowa. His birth weight was 13 pounds. The family was originally from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. John’s …
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By Mike Hanrahan, C-O Reporter
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4/23/26
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Living in the country, you see your neighbors driving on the gravel roads most every day. They are going to town, to jobs in town, or hauling grain. Everyone seems to have their own way of waving. A …
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4/23/26
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On the evening of January 29, 2025, a UH-60 Army Black Hawk helicopter tragically collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 over the Potomac River in Washington, DC. The collision took the lives of …
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By Congressman Sam Graves
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4/23/26
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Last week was Tax Day: April 15. The day we send a large portion of the rewards of our labor to the federal government.
It should be called Fund the Federal Government Day.
Look at your …
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By Paul Hamby, Contributor
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4/23/26
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Zion Preparatory Academy in Cameron is a homeschool co-op which meets at Harvester’s Church at 1102 East Grand. It is non-denominational and stresses the Biblical verse from 2 Timothy 2:15, which …
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By Mike Hanrahan, C-O Reporter
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4/16/26
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In the days between His resurrection and ascension to the right hand of God the Father, Jesus did not simply appear and disappear; He taught, restored, and commissioned. This often-overlooked period …
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Kobey Puls, Pastor
Cameron United Methodist Church
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4/16/26
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MAQUOKETA CAVES AND STATE PARK
This interesting spot is a bit further away from the Cameron area, but it sounds very much worth the time. It is located in northeastern Iowa. Anyone who happens …
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By Mike Hanrahan, C/O Reporter
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4/16/26
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March 27, 2026
Mr. Dan Landi Candidate for Cameron R-I School Board of Education Delivered via Email
Mr. Heath Gilbert Delivered via Email
FOR ONLINE AND PRINT PUBLICATION
Dear …
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By Sean Shaughnessey, Editor - Cameron Observer
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3/27/26
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11/06 --- Highways and Byways
11/13 --- Joy and Misery
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By Mark McLaughlin, editor
Citizen Observer | 11/12/25 |
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Redeeming the Promise: Lincoln, Douglass, and the Constitution’s Second Birth
By Mark McLaughlin, Editor, Citizen-Observer
“Viewed merely as a war measure, the …
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By Mark McLaughlin, editor
Citizen Observer | 10/27/25 |
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In my 13 months here, I’ve researched, investigated, and written about plenty of “issues” that have sparked debate, drawn criticism, and stirred arguments from all sides. I’m …
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By Mark McLaughlin, editor
Citizen Observer | 10/23/25 |
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"Words matter. Whether Republican or Democrat, the statements of leaders can stabilize or destabilize the public. Some people will dismiss inflammatory comments; others may interpret them as a call to action. Political rhetoric can be weaponized, consciously or not, against ordinary citizens."
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By Mark McLaughlin, editor
Citizen Observer | 10/15/25 |
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Chalk Talk
Moving Forward With Cautious Optimism
By Mark McLaughlin, Editor
A lot has happened in the past week. And with those changes — and with life being what it is, …
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By Mark McLaughlin, editor
Citizen Observer | 10/9/25 |
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Cameron faces several big challenges right now, and it's worth reviewing them as we move from summer into fall.
City Hall restoration remains at a standstill. Phase I is …
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By Mark McLaughlin, editor
Citizen Observer | 9/30/25 |
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I had a busy weekend. My son got married! It was a whirlwind of craziness, excitement, and joy. Friday night flowed into Saturday and Saturday into Sunday as if time went into warp speed. After …
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By Dave Nixdorf, River of Life Baptist
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9/24/25
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Why don’t we have a City Manager yet?
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By Mark McLaughlin, editor
Citizen Observer | 9/21/25 |
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Op-ed from a constitutional conservative -- Oligarchical Abuse in the Missouri Capitol
Op-ed for Consideration. Long version (805 words) above and short version (485 words) follows. Ron Calzone …
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FROM PAUL HAMBY, WRITTEN BY RON CALZONE
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9/15/25
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Another Home Run from Paul Hamby Liberty Thought of the Week by Paul Hamby We are a Republic and Why That is Important. Every year we hear politicians …
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7/19/25
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MCLAUGHLIN FILES WEEKENDER “38…” not for print publication No, I didn’t see seashells forming the number “38” on the beach. Thirty Eight is a special …
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5/18/25
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