Ashland City Hall Tidbits by David Runkel 5/13
CITY HALL TIDBITS 5/13/24 By David Runkel Firewise Advice from Boise State Did you know that while some plants, such as rosemary, provide welcoming smells outside your door, they are also a big fire risk... Read More
Guest Opinion: May 21 Jackson County Contested Judgeship Election, a Judge’s Perspective
There are two contested judicial races that to call to your attention. Friends often ask for my recommendations. Johan Pietila v. David Orr: Recommendation PIETILA I am supporting Johan Pietila, even though Judge Orr is... Read More
Ashland School District Classified Workers Make Under $25,000 – They Want a Living Wage
Median Ashland School District Classified Worker Makes Under $25,000; Wants a Living Wage 5/10/24 By David Runkel Ashland school district custodians, bus drivers, classroom aides and other members of the district’s classified workers... Read More
Ashland School Board Condemns NRA Participation in Assessing Safety at the High School
Ashland School Board Condemns NRA Participation In Assessing Safety at the High School 5/10/24 By David Runkel The Ashland School Board last night “strongly condemned” the participation of a National Rifle Association affiliated... Read More
Ashland’s Schools Budget Committee Grapples with $95.6 Million Budget
Ashland Schools Budget Committee Grapples with $95.6 Million Budget 5/9/24 By David Runkel Ashland School District’s Citizens Budget Committee is grappling with a proposed $95.6 million budget for the upcoming year with fewer students and... Read More
Playwright Walk Is in Ashland’s Future
Playwright Walk Is In Ashland’s Future 5/8/24 By David Runkel Hollywood has the Walk of Fame stars embedded in the sidewalks on Hollywood Boulevard and Iowa City has a Literary Walk of bronze relief... Read More