Like most everyone else, I was shocked by the gruesome murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of United Health Care (UHC). He was shot in the back as he walked across the street in Manhattan. He …
Journalism is the activity of writing for news organizations. We observe and report, and in most cases, we do so with some objective posture. Many times it requires patience, and it almost always …
I wasn't going to read Williams' book about the horrendous murder of three women in Mt. Pleasant back in the late 70's. Why? To be honest, I was envious. I wanted to be Mt. …
This Sunday we’re working up something a little different. I, personally, was initially taken aback when I heard that President Donald Trump had issued a late executive order Thursday for the …
Give Governor Kim Reynolds credit for consistency. When it comes to wanting to hide details of possible misstatements or misdeeds, she treats Lutherans and atheists alike. Soon, Iowans may learn …
I’m writing this early Saturday morning at about 6:30 a.m. I wanted to write it Friday night after the NFL draft, but I stared at blank screen for literally 15 minutes before slamming shut the …
I had been clean and sober 15 years when I found myself out late, on a cold winter's night, on my insurance business. I had skipped supper (well, I had a Salted Nut Roll) so was more than …
As we approach the second anniversary of a tragedy that shocked the people of Davenport and brought national attention to the issue of building safety, government secrecy continues to cloud public …
NEWTON, Iowa — I suppose if I’m going to be in the passenger seat of a Corvette going 100 mph down the short backstretch of Iowa Speedway, I’m going to be comfortable with Kyle …
I made mashed potatoes for Easter dinner Saturday. I’ve made mashed potatoes like a hundred times, but this time, it was like I had no clue. Easter dinner at my brother's house is a …
When I was in college, one of the part-time jobs I had was working for Terrible Terrance Tree Service. Terrance's full-time job was working for the college in building and grounds, mostly …
Spring Break! The one good thing about running your own business, and I get to go with about a dozen other guys to the Ozarks and play golf each spring. We do some other things, too. For some reason …
