There are holidays, and then there’s St. Patrick’s Day at Horan's Cabaret. Let’s be clear, the Irish spirit lives at Horan’s all year long. But when March rolls around and St. Patrick’s Day …
We all need reminders now and then. Some of us believe there is only one correct way to think and speak and act in these United States of America. But that is not true. Americans are not who we are …
My ancestors trace their roots in America to before the days the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. You may have seen my distant cousin, Joseph Hewes, in the massive painting …
With Valentine’s Day coming up this weekend, romance is already on a lot of minds. But one thing I love about Fort Madison is that it doesn’t limit romance to just one holiday. Around here, love …
January ended with a notable week for federal courts because of the voices of its judges. Judges in Minnesota and Texas spoke with clarity in these troubled times. In between them, a longtime Iowa …
Many historical milestones will dot the calendar this year as Americans look to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence on July the …
The start of a new year always brings that familiar phrase: “New Year, New Me.” It’s the season when people reset routines, make healthier choices, and map out goals for the months ahead. For …
What makes freedom of speech so difficult to understand and accept? That question came up at Sunday’s discussion at the Des Moines Valley Friends Meeting. The Friends invited me to speak at the …
This week marks a milestone worth celebrating in Fort Madison: four years since Amtrak passengers were welcomed to our historic downtown Santa Fe Depot Complex! Fort Madison has deep railroad roots, …
Santa and Mrs. Claus made their annual stop at the Santa Fe Depot Complex last Saturday, greeting excited children and parents for one of Fort Madison’s newest holiday traditions. The doors …
There seems to be a lack of consistency — if not outright contradictions — in the president’s messaging on drug trafficking into the United States. Recent news headlines bear out …
Santa is rolling into Fort Madison this weekend at the Santa Fe Depot Complex! This year’s big event pulls into the station on Saturday, December 6, from 3–6pm. We’ve rerouted the …
