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School Vouchers Push Session Into OT
The Iowa Legislature is officially in overtime. And there’s no end in sight.
The Speaker of the House sent everyone home over a week ago and hasn’t called us back yet. The Iowa Senate brought folks back to the Capitol earlier this week, but they all left...
An interesting thing happened after Russia invaded Ukraine. Though U.S. standing in the world had taken a knock after the much-needed but chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, there was no question where the world’s democracies would turn for leadership in the Ukraine crisis. As much of Europe and...
Being 9,000 miles from home may seem far, but it has felt more natural than ever before. However, calling it a vacation or an escape, would not be entirely accurate.
Ever since disembarking from my plane, every day my phone has notified me about something awful happening back home or somewhere...
“A Very Bad Smell”
Of course, we should have known something was wrong.
The nice thing about living in our new condo is that we don’t have the responsibilities of a stand-alone home. There is no yard to rake, no snow to shovel. There is someone at the front desk who will take in our mail and even...
Just a week out from what is supposed to be the end of session, the most consistent thing I’ve heard from Iowans this year is that they are fed up with politics. They’ve seen the endless division and controversies at the State Capitol and wonder why any real progress hasn’t been made that impacts...
Associated Press’ “Today in History” is my favorite daily newspaper column. The cogent lessons allow me to recall—with surprise—many historical events but usually I learn new facts.
The posting on March 20, recalling 2014 and 2018 events plus a March 20, 2022 article -- each four years apart—...
Maybe it’s the perspective a long life brings, but I find myself eyeing with some skepticism the glut of “personal brands” that assault us every day on television, in print, and through social media. Entertainers, celebrities, politicians striving for acclaim, artists and writers who’ve mastered...
I have a weakness for grouchy people.
I have a couple of friends I would describe as perpetually grouchy, and I’m not quite sure why, but I think they are good for me.
To clarify, I’m not fond of being around people who are in the habit of deliberately messing up their lives. I think everyone...
Dear Editor,
We at Salem Lutheran Church would like to let you now how we are contributing our building and funds to the betterment of our members and the Lake Mills community, the surrounding area, and beyond.
We are the collection point for the Blood Life serve, the summer school lunch program...
As regular readers will no doubt already be aware, I am no longer local (albeit temporarily)—nearly 9,000 miles from it, in fact. For the first time in three long years, I am once again in South Africa, soaking up time with my sweetheart.
It’s been a long time coming, and the journey was more...
