As a Conservative Republican, in the past I have voted for Annette Sweeney every time she has been on the ballot. But this election year I cannot vote for her because she has not fought or helped pass legislation to protect our constitutional rights to protect private property rights against ...

In quiet halls where memories dwell, Each building holds a solemn spell. A board of faces, framed with grace, Each one a story time won’t erase. A 5x7, black and white, Or color catching morning light. A name, a rank, a final date, Yet every life held deeper weight. They ...

Hatred! Even the word sounds wicked. Its very nature wishes ill will on others. It poisons the souls of those who claim it and let it operate their lives. I’ve read about hatred and what evil actions it has promoted throughout history; often starting so innocently but becoming a destructive ...

I am proud to endorse my friend Randy Feenstra for Iowa governor. I find myself in the unique position of personally knowing almost every candidate on both the Republican and Democratic primary ballots this year, and I believe Randy Feenstra offers the steady leadership Iowa needs now more than ...

In the Old Testament, a kidnapped neighbor of Lot, burst into Abraham’s presence. Abraham’s Nephew, along with his whole house, had been kidnapped by numerous kings-who banded together on a raiding party. Scripture says that Abraham had “318 men who were born into his household.” That ...

On May 14, we attended a performance by the Ames Chamber Artists at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. It was amazing! To have that level of music come to town is wonderful. St. Paul’s does an amazing job of offering a variety of concerts for all to attend. Please, support the arts we have here. ...