The Halloween candy is eaten, snow has fallen and blanketed our world, and thoughts are turning to Thanksgiving and Christmas. …
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The Halloween candy is eaten, snow has fallen and blanketed our world, and thoughts are turning to Thanksgiving and Christmas. …
There is a tree out near my place that is right out of a child’s active imagination, rising spookily from …
‘A rising tide lifts all boats” is one phrase often used to describe economic development projects – both with existing …
Once upon a time, a U.S. president told his people they were fighting ‘a war to end all wars?!” Only …
Every four years, Iowa Republicans and Democrats continue the tradition of holding the first-in-the-nation caucuses. And as we saw this …
The large number of candidates for president has left Democrats with their most difficult choice in caucus history. I’m reminded …
Having worn our great nation’s colors in Operation Iraqi Freedom, veterans hold a special place in my heart. Some of …
Seventeen veterans will die by suicide today, seventeen veterans will commit suicide tomorrow, and another seventeen the next day, and …
When was the last time that you unfolded a map for directions before a road trip or required a postage …
Impeachment seems to be the word of the day. What is impeachment? What is the process? What happens if the …
‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” Those words warmly welcomed millions to America …
Exciting stuff happening. Global climate hero Greta Thunberg recently drew a wildly enthusiastic crowd of thousands in downtown Iowa City. …
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