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Out of the corner of my eye I spotted a fish resting in the lee of a big rock. As …
Just over a year ago, Eastern Iowans sent me to Washington to represent them in Congress. I’m humbled by the …
My first opportunity to attend an Iowa caucus during a presidential election year was in 1988. I had moved to …
We moved to Iowa in 1984, so the first caucus we could participate in was in 1988, when the campaign …
Let me set the record straight by confessing I have only attended three Iowa caucuses in my lifetime. All were …
For roughly a decade, polls have shown that more Americans identify as ‘Independent” than either Democrat or Republican. Except for …
Here are a few things that Corridor residents take for granted: Clean air. Air you can’t see. Air that allows …
It would be my resolution for 2016 as a resident and a community to actively deal with the issue of …
Identifying the most critical social issues and working toward solutions is United Way’s role in our community. The new year …
Barack Obama has proved again why he will go down as one of the most liberal and divisive presidents in …
We often marvel at the watershed moments in our lives that define our existence and change us for the better. …
Generally I am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions, perhaps because I have not been overly successful in maintaining …
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