Iowa’s statewide pheasant population is at a 20-year high, and state wildlife experts are forecasting a banner year for hunters. “The mild winter really put us over the top this year,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife research biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural ...
While many believe that bullying only happens throughout childhood, it doesn’t always stop once we grow up. In fact, almost one in three adult Americans report being bullied, with 43% feeling that adult bullying has become a more acceptable behavior. Making it an unacceptable behavior is ...
I pray for a number of people. My main prayer time is early in the morning during my prayer and meditation hour, but I may stop occasionally during the day and silently or out loud pray for someone. I have a mental list of people I pray for that numbers around 30 or so, and I go through this ...
First of all, congratulations! I’m sure you’ve sensed the renewed vibrancy and creative energies flowing through Marshalltown - you’ve surely seen the murals, heard the music, played in the parks, enjoyed a lecture, took advantage of the library’s resources, been to an art show (to name ...
I commend columnists who publish research-based and value-added (versus “my opinion”) op-eds on a daily or frequent basis. Submitting an occasional essay gives me time to ponder contemporary issues and research the latest hot topic. Since Aug. 6, Perplexity and Google have guided me to ...
Even the best salesman would struggle explaining away the reasons for the latest contradiction from the president of the United States. He believes crime in Washington, D.C., is so out of control that 2,000 National Guard soldiers and federal agents need to keep residents and visitors safe. ...