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‘E pluribus unum’ is not a slogan. It’s a choice

Like two sides of a coin imprinted with the nation’s motto, “e pluribus unum” — out of many, one — America’s political factions are cast in opposition, but they are intrinsically bound together as parts of a larger whole. From the beginning, the United States has aspired to build a more perfect union. When our founders convened the Constitutional Convention in 1787, they disagreed about the structure of government, the balance of power and the protection of individual versus collective rights. But when they debated — and they often did, with great conviction and intensity ...

From the mayor’s desk: RAGBRAI thoughts

RAGBRAI has come and gone, and by talking with well over a hundred riders, Marshalltown rocks and is on some riders top 5 lists of towns they have ever visited over the years of riding the event. Every single rider was more than impressed with us, not a single negative remark was made. None, ...

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Gold and Silver Losing Meddle Rising crude prices and a stronger dollar have helped move the outlook for gold lower. With US-Iran tensions high, many analysts fear potential inflation. Changing their view, some experts now see Fed rates remaining unchanged through the year or even rising. While gold exceeded $4,150 Friday, many speculators noticed a sideways pattern. Silver contracts are also showing the same sideways pattern. Fertile Geopolitics for the Farm Shipping constraints and the continued Middle East conflict centered around the Strait of Hormuz continue to push up global ...

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Many contemporary religious news columnists, in arguing the religious case for gay marriage, have stated that the Bible and Jesus nowhere explicitly define marriage as between one man and one woman, but rather taught indifference to family attachments. They also have maintained that the apostle Paul regarded marriage as an act of last resort for those unable to contain their animal lust. Because of this they conclude that the Bible actually argues for gay marriage. Before refuting the above position of many of today’s religious news columnists, it is imperative that we Christians ...

Bible truth or tradition: Two Lords in Psalm 110:1

The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” The English translation obscures the distinction between the two Lords that is present in the Hebrew text. “Yahweh said to my lord (Adoni).” The Greek New Testament translates both “Yahweh” and “Adoni” as “kurios,” producing the rendering, “The Lord said to my Lord” in English. “Yahweh” is God's personal name, whereas “Adoni” is a title used for a human lord, master, or king and sometimes for angels In the Old Testament. “Adoni” occurs approximately 195 ...

Expanding opportunity and protecting workers

For Iowa families and small businesses, financial security means having the freedom to handle life's biggest moments without sacrificing economic stability. That's why I have focused on advancing practical, commonsense solutions that strengthen financial security, support our workforce, and ...