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She was an American Girl. In need of accessories. So helpful girls, such as our daughters, somehow convince their parents …
Pity the poor U.S. Postal Service, still hemorrhaging money after years of drastic “efficiencies.” Despite $15 billion in cuts, including …
It was good news, bad news last week when it comes to housing for local folks with chronic mental illness. …
From August 18, 2011. Summer has sauntered into the sunset. I know there are a couple of weeks of August …
Our cooler-than-usual weather prompted a reader to write and ask me: “How about a follow-up onion on this story! CR …
From August 2, 2009 My wife and I have a big, fat Santa debate dancing in our heads. Why now, …
From July 25, 2010 One morning not long ago, I was strolling down the walk next to my house. It …
Three days, 76 cities, 105 sexually exploited children, 152 arrests. For anyone who still doubts child sex trafficking is a …
In the message, the caller’s voice was thick with emotion. She wanted to answer a question I’d asked in last week’s …
From July 28, 2009 This is the time of year when I most miss living in rural Iowa. I was …
I’m off this week, so I’m posting a few reruns. From April 15, 2012. A phone rings in the governor’s …
Note: Information on running for school board seats can be found here. After the Polk Elementary closure saga last year, …
The folks tsk-tsking over Rep. Steve King’s cringeworthy characterization of young immigrants as drug mules are playing right into his …
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