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Cory Allen Heidelberger

Political Columnist

Cory Allen Heidelberger writes the Madville Times political blog. He grew up on the shores of Lake Herman. He studied math and history at SDSU and information systems at DSU, and has taught math, English, speech and French at high schools East and West River.

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The 2012 election results will set the course for South Dakota s future. What route will voters choose? Photo by Bernie Hunhoff.

5 No, 2 Yes: One South Dakotan Votes

October 31, 2012
What course will we choose in the 2012 election? One South Dakota gives his recommendations.

Passing Initiated Measure 15 means more money for K-12 education, but the proposed tax may overburden South Dakotans with low incomes. Photo by Bernie Hunhoff.

Who Should Pay For Good Public Programs?

October 17, 2012
Initiated Measure 15 raises some tough questions for South Dakota voters.

Hyperion s Gorilla will not be running rampant near Elk Point now that the company s Union County land options have expired. Photo of Main Street in Elk Point by Bernie Hunhoff.

Requiem for a Gorilla

October 3, 2012
Hyperion's massive Union County project has breathed its last. 

South Dakota State University s student government had two conflicting resolutions on their agenda Monday night regarding Chick-fil-A. Photo of the SDSU Campanile by Jerry Wilson.

Gay Rights And Chicken Sandwiches At SDSU

September 19, 2012
Conflicting student resolutions regarding Chick-fil-A show confused ideas about diversity at South Dakota State University.

The proposed purchase of Reynold s Prairie by the Great Sioux Nation offers an opportunity for further white-Native reconciliation. Photo by Bernie Hunhoff.

Pe 'Sla, Property Tax and Reconciliation

September 5, 2012
The Lakota struggle to preserve the sacred land at Reynold's Prairie is an opportunity to further the cause of white-Native reconciliation.

Protecting their sacred land is a never-ending struggle for the Lakota. Photo by Rebecca Johnson.

Black Hills, Mining, Land and the Lakota

August 22, 2012
Can the Lakota take back Pe 'Sla, aka Reynolds Prairie, using white man's rules?

Congresswoman Kristi Noem has promised a strong farm bill this year.

2012 Farm Bill

August 8, 2012
Is Kristi Noem proposing a permanent TARP-style bailout for agriculture?

Dairy Queen in the Body Politic

July 26, 2012
On Miracle Treat Day, business and public service interests converge, teaching us useful political lessons.

One opponent of Madison s thrift store proposal posted the Madville Times URL in her shop window. Photo by Cory Allen Heidelberger.

Thrift Store Debate Defies Political Labels

July 11, 2012
Feelings surrounding Madison's controversial community thrift store proposal don't follow party lines.

South Dakota farmers ought to like Agenda 21 s policies designed to increase producers access to global export markets.

Agenda 21: When Common Sense Becomes Conspiracy

June 27, 2012
Why is the South Dakota GOP is in an uproar over the United Nations' sustainable development strategy?

One lesson learned in the South Dakota primary — meeting voters matters. Here, Matt Varilek visits with residents of Groton. Photo from Matt Varilek for South Dakota.

Primary Czech-Mate

June 14, 2012
Lessons learned from Matt Varilek's victory in the South Dakota Democratic primary over chess master Jeff Barth.

Democratic candidate and former South Dakota state chess champion Jeff Barth s YouTube video was a clever move.

Primary Chess

May 31, 2012
Democratic U.S. House primary candidate Jeff Barth made a cunning move with his filmed walk through Great Bear Recreation Area.

America needs good solutions to our health care crisis. We spend far more per capita than other nations, but do not enjoy notably better infant mortality rates. Photo taken by Bernie Hunhoff at the Sanford Center campus in Sioux Falls.

Can Tea Cure Health Care?

May 16, 2012
Black Hills Tea Partiers brew up weak answers to policy alternatives to Obamacare.

We can and should try to keep South Dakota s prison population down, but some cells will still be filled. Photo of Yankton s Federal Prison Camp by Bernie Hunhoff.

Some Cells Will Be Filled

May 2, 2012
The murder of Norm Johnson of Madison proves that no matter what we try to keep the prison population down, South Dakota will always need some cells.

Are South Dakota schools and teachers committed to delivering the best education possible?

Educational Excellence

April 18, 2012
Is "good enough" enough for South Dakota schools?

Stephanie Strong is able to mount a challenge to U.S. Representative Kristi Noem, seen here in her official U.S. Congress photo.

Post-Mortem: The Right-Winger Who Couldn't Take Flight

April 4, 2012
Stephanie Strong's campaign for the U.S. House never really took off.

From East River grasslands to West River mountains, there is enough room in South Dakota for varying political perspectives — including dissenting views. Photo by Bernie Hunhoff.

Love It or Leave It

March 21, 2012
Skip the cheap shots — there's room in the public sphere for everyone.

Photo by Katie Hunhoff.

Small-D Democracy and Crafting Education Policy

March 7, 2012
The South Dakota Legislature's response to public input on House Bill 1234 was less than inspiring. 

South Dakota Schools: What's the Problem?

February 23, 2012
South Dakota students are successful by most standards. So what exactly is wrong with our schools?

Town Hall Etiquette

February 8, 2012
When a grouchy leftist is in a room with a Republican congresswoman and a sea of Tea Partiers, the potential for trouble is great.

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