As we celebrate our Nation’s 250th anniversary of independence, I am grateful for this time and place in which we live. On July 2, 1776, delegates of the 2nd Continental Congress voted to sever the political ties of the 13 colonies to Great Britain. They agreed on the language of the ...

Tomorrow we will be celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and I wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday. Luisa Ortega and the Red, White and Blue Committee plus the 13th Street District have been hard at work raising money and planning for all the festivities for us to enjoy. We ...

The following list is commonly referred to as redemptive names for God as they relate to God’s work on behalf of His people. YHWH-Jireh: The LORD will provide “And Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “Behold, the fire and ...

A letter written 250 years ago by John Adams to his wife Abigail reminds 21st century Americans about the bold sacrifice and binding covenant our nation’s founders made on behalf of generations to come. “...I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost us to ...

Flowerama Triangle Tour Wanna quick SE Iowa summer flower tour, and enjoy the spectacular Iowa greeneration along the way, and maybe some ice cream? Of course you do! Here's three floweramas to delight your eyes and countryside pride. I call it the Flowerama Triangle Tour. Don't forget your ...

Marshalltown is considering a Data Center! Data Center, huh! This actually could be worse than the franchise attempt, but for sure it deserves some real debate and public sessions. With all the bad press and now the filtering into the rural areas, I have some real concerns. So much so that I ...