Q: Has Operation Warp Speed accelerated the development of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and treatments?
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Q: Has Operation Warp Speed accelerated the development of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and treatments?
A: Yes. The nation’s top infectious disease doctor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, recently said it has been “beyond historic.” As the novel coronavirus continues to wrap around the world, the Trump...
“Working at Gratitude”
I have always loved Thanksgiving. I love that it is a holiday built around a full table and homemade treats. I love the recipes, handed down on index cards that only get made once a year, and traditions that bring back childhood memories and the chance to use linen napkins...
I have never been a superstitious person, generally speaking, but 2020 has certainly made me (if possible) even more cautious. Though I’ve always operated with the mindset that nothing is guaranteed, this year in particular, has made it difficult to feel thankful for the present, in any regard. I...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many events to be cancelled this year, but it does not take away the opportunity to shop local during the holiday season. Communities across the country have found innovative ways to keep both business owners and customers safe.
For example, the Valley County...
The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) is encouraging Iowa families to take precautions and follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) and the State of Iowa this holiday season to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and to protect Iowa’s long-term care residents...
Like clockwork, we face a quadrennial encounter with democrat outrage about our presidential selection process, the “Electoral College.” It doesn’t matter, win or lose, their complaints come fast and furious.
Two prominent objections to the Electoral College are: the system is steeped in racism...
I believe our Thanksgivings are inherited from the ages past and are a mixture of thanks to God for bounties of food, for peace, and for future benefits. Celebration of the day was and still is, a mixture of religious services and athletic competition, from turkey shoots way back when, to football...
As the holiday season gets underway, shopping may look a lot different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. When choosing retail stores to visit, Dr. John O’Horo, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases physician, says you should look for businesses that take extra precautions to create an...
“Freshly Baked Bread”
“I’m going to bake bread!” my husband, Peter, announced.
Inwardly, I said, “Oh, no.”
Baking bread is not easy—until it is. Every person I know who bakes bread will agree. If there’s someone out there who tried baking bread for the first time and it was a great success, I...
You’ve been there. You open up a holiday sale email, and the colorful images of trendy new items make you drool a little. You click into the store, ready to shop for Christmas gifts. There’s a gorgeous handbag that immediately makes you think of your best friend, but even the sale price is more...
