Memorial Day is upon us on May 25. First a bit of history. One of the first known Memorial Day recognitions was held in Charleston, South Carolina in May of 1865. Former slaves decorated the mass grave of Union soldiers that were buried at a former horse racetrack. Other towns also claim to ...
In quiet halls where memories dwell, Each building holds a solemn spell. A board of faces, framed with grace, Each one a story time won’t erase. A 5x7, black and white, Or color catching morning light. A name, a rank, a final date, Yet every life held deeper weight. They ...
In anticipation of the Apgar Family Water Plaza opening on June 6 at 11 a.m. in the Linn Creek District, this is part one of the second of three articles documenting the legacy of the Apgar Family in Marshalltown. For three generations the family documented, and therefore preserved, key ...
On a recent YouTube short video post from the Ligonier National Conference, Dr HB Charles Jr was asked the following question: “Now, we know and confess as Christians that God does indeed control everything. How does knowing that help Christians face trials, uncertainties, unanswered ...
High school memories often come flooding back: walking through crowded hallways, the familiar aroma of the lunchroom, the excitement of Friday night football, and the rhythm of band camp. We remember dissecting frogs in science class, working hands-on in the wood and welding shops, and the mix ...
Iowans and Americans deserve to have full confidence that their representatives are serving the public – not themselves. That’s why I am pushing to stop Members of Congress from trading individual stocks (my husband and I sold our publicly traded individual stocks shortly after I began ...