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The tightly wrapped cardboard tube was delivered to our door by UPS. Even though it was addressed to me, I had Ginnie open it up for a surprise. What she pulled out and unrolled flabbergasted her, like it was April Fools Day in October. It was a 26 x 17 inch acrylic color on canvas of Ginnie and me wearing our horse shirts (a whole other story). How did I purchase this hilarious painting? Easy. We have an artist buddy in Nepal, Sujan Tamang. I messaged him a snap shot of us wearing our horse shirts, and he did the rest. I will have the horse-shirt painting framed. It will soon join 15 ...

Just Say NO: Amendment 1 is an attack on our state’s future

Some Iowans might be familiar with Amendment 1 – but most likely they aren’t. And that’s dangerous when it comes to Iowa’s future. So, here are the basics. Amendment 1 would tie the hands of future lawmakers when it comes to the state budget. It would amend the Iowa Constitution to ...

Who is Ilhan Omar?

Much of Ilhan Omar's family story is a black box, but we are presumably about to learn more about it. Federal authorities raided her Washington, D.C., residence in what's reportedly a probe related to her immigration paperwork. The congresswoman has alleged an effort to weaponize federal ...

A quote for the age of revolution, in 1968 and today

John Glenn, American hero for being the first U.S. citizen to fly into space, decided to stay at the hotel instead of going to the victory speech of Robert F. Kennedy, who had just won the 1968 California presidential primary. He sat there, watching the candidate complete his remarks, ...

Teacher collaboration: The key to turning ‘All Means All’ into a reality

Getting certified to become a teacher is hard work. It involves significant coursework, classroom observations, student teaching, and licensure examinations. Throughout the program, teacher candidates specialize in their area of licensure, such as math, science, or special education. One ...

MAGA masculinity: Protesting too much

We've seen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lifting weights in snug Levis, sweat pouring down his naked muscled chest. Last February, the secretary of health and human services was "giving body" in the "Rock Out Workout" video. A jeans-clad Kennedy flexes alongside Kid Rock in black shorts, then strips ...