In looking for the address of an old friend in Loveland (Land of Love), Colorado, Ginnie and I drove right by the old AA building where I sobered up 35 years ago. I had forgotten where the AA building was, although I had spent many an evening there, and some lunch hours. But when I saw the AA ...
In 1976, looking for a summer job that would advance my career goals, I approached the director of the State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) to see if there were any special projects on the docket. As it turned out, yes: the SHSI wanted to gather oral histories with owner-operators of century ...
While it’s accurate to say progressives despise America, it is no less true that they love America. Both assertions are so, because two definitions of this country are in play. Elucidation is called for. The America progressives hate (and conservatives love) is the real America. The one ...
On June 17th, President Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan, reported that border patrol encountered just 95 illegal immigrants attempting to cross the entire southern border. That is the lowest number of encounters in 24 hours ever reported. Under the Biden administration, crossings were over ...
I am a veteran. My father served in the military, as did his father. I come from several generations of Iowa farmers on both my mother’s and father’s sides. I am a straight, white, middle-aged, middle-class, male with a Christian faith. I am a fifth generation Iowan (my current Texas ...
On this year’s Independence Day, communities across the country are encouraged to participate in events for America250, a year-long celebration to mark our nation’s historic quarter millennial on July 4, 2026. Reflecting on American history will help us see where we’ve been, where we are ...