Several dozen people gathered last Saturday in Monticello for a citizen workshop the Grassroots Iowa Network organized to get more everyday Iowans engaged in the political process. They spent the day listening to speakers* and exchanging ideas and observations, without fear or reprisal. They ...
Last November, Rural America voted in landslide numbers for President Trump and elected Republican majorities to Congress. My home county – Sioux County, Iowa – delivered President Trump his largest margin of victory in the state of Iowa with 85% of voters supporting his candidacy. This ...
One year ago, catastrophic floods devastated communities across Western Iowa. From Rock Valley, Correctionville, and Hawarden to Spencer, Sioux City, and Cherokee, countless towns faced unthinkable destruction and first responders bravely jumped into action. Homes, businesses, hospitals, ...
This is a photo of my father. He was born in Tama. He is standing before Mount Suribachi during World War II. If you don’t recognize this place, then you may not fully grasp the weight of history — or the immense cost of freedom. Take note: there is no flag on the peak. A Major in the ...
Now that we’re in the midst of the long summer days, we have plenty of daylight to enjoy the great outdoors. You don’t need to travel far across the United States to find wonderful places for outdoor recreation. Many people may not realize the numerous natural areas available for ...
Like a lot of people, I’d had some squamous cell carcinomas removed from my scalp. But in June, 2024, a red splotch, about the size of my fist, appeared on my forehead. It looked like a birthmark. I went to dermatology. After a biopsy they told me the red splotch was a neuroendocrine ...