There are some things we can agree on that we don't like about summers in Iowa: mosquitos, humidity, road construction. But all are quickly forgotten once we catch the waft of juicy meat sizzling on the grill or pork ribs slowly smoking in the Cookshack.Neighbors who were previously only seen ...
In a commencement address at Notre Dame University, President Barack Obama urged the graduates to strive to find common ground with respect to their views on abortion. The president said that the two sides should extend the "presumption of good faith to others." The president went on to say, ...
It's been a busy summer so far. We got through graduation and the party for Adam. We have also visited Upper Iowa University with him. Adam is going to work all summer at Hometown Foods. Maggie is enjoying her summer vacation and can't wait for our family trip to Seattle. I'm back to full-time ...
I wanted to write to ask that all God-fearing people in our community would begin to speak up concerning what is right and wrong in relation to marriage. The reason that I say this is because this current issue of homosexual marriage is not primarily an issue related to discrimination; it is an ...
June 8th marked the 46th anniversary of the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty during the 1967 Arab-Israeli War. As readers may recall, the USS Liberty was an U.S. Navy signals intelligence collection ship that Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats attacked for over an hour in international waters ...
Q: When is Flag Day?A: Every summer on June 14, the United States pays tribute to the 50 stars and 13 stripes that majestically symbolize the founding principles and enduring freedoms of this great country. From town squares to school yards, store fronts, front porches, cemeteries, sports ...
The 2013 session was adjourned on Thursday, May 23. We accomplished a great deal this year. And of course there were a few disappointments, but very few.I am greatly encouraged by the quality of folks that we have in the Iowa House of Representatives, I am especially proud of being part of the ...
A rediscovery is under way in regard to the presidency of Calvin Coolidge. Amity Shlaes, who is the Director of the 4 Percent Growth Project at the George W. Bush Presidential Center and a noted economic historian, has recently published Coolidge, a full-scale biography of President Calvin ...
State Senator Steve Sodders (D-State Center )says the 2013 session of the Iowa Legislature took a comprehensive approach towards strengthening and expanding Iowa's middle class."Iowa is taking significant steps forward in jobs, education, health care, and lower taxes," said Sodders. "We've ...
The final days of the 2013 session brought great news for Iowans who want to do more for their families, and for Iowa businesses in need of skilled employees.Thanks to the largest investment ever in our community colleges, Iowans will get the chance to improve their skills, qualify for better ...