On Sept. 11, 2001, Muslim fanatics flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing upward of 3,000 innocent American civilians. Americans asked why? We ask again today. We hear from the Iranian regime, “Death to America,” “Death to Israel.” Why? The unfortunate ...
Let me offer some rare praise for Donald Trump. His attack on Iran’s nuclear development sites was carefully executed. Nobody outside a tight circle knew about it in advance. And he was wise in shifting the talk into calls for peace. We don’t know whether the bunker busters reached all ...
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 ...