Posted May 18, 2020in Stray Thoughts
We always can use more humor. Even during a pandemic. At least that was my justification for a “thought” I shared with the world on social media last week. A Michigan woman posted on Twitter that she was writing a condolence card when her 5-year-old son interrupted and wanted to
Read More →Urbandale, Iowa – After careful consideration, the Urbandale 4th of July committee has decided to cancel all 4th of July events except for the Fireworks show. There were many factors taken into account, including the health and safety of our community and the ability to put on a successful event
Read More →Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club will serve children of first responders DES MOINES, IA—May 15, 2020—Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI) announced Iowa’s first-ever First Responders Club at the Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club at Drake University, serving children of those working the
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Posted May 11, 2020in Stray Thoughts
The relationship between government and the governed is a delicate arrangement, even in the best of times. Government wants us to pay our taxes. It wants us to obey its laws and directives. Citizens, in turn, expect certain things from government, things like good schools, parks, law enforcement and protection
Read More →Iowa musician was on the road 235 nights last year. Chad Elliott is an old-fashioned troubadour. He lives in Lamoni but spends two thirds of his nights each year on the road. His songs are often personal stories, and he sings them with an enthusiasm that builds audiences. He reminds
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Posted May 06, 2020in Joe's Extra
Lockdown. It used to be a term that I’d hear back when I was a criminal prosecutor and trying to talk to a witness. “Sorry, sir, you can’t see the prisoner because he’s in lockdown.” Of course, he’s in lockdown. He’s a bad guy. All my witnesses are bad guys.
Read More →Wednesday, May 6, 2020 – THE CULTURE BUZZ – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Central Time Broadcast regionally on KFMG 98.9 FM; Streaming globally through www.kfmg.org Please note that the current Covid-19 pandemic is critically impacting our everyday lives, including our cultural sites and events. There is a myriad of
Read More →Grimes Chamber & Economic Development Makes Call in the Interest of Safety GRIMES-IA: Grimes Chamber & Economic Development regretfully announces that Grimes Governors Days (www.GovernorsDays.com), a celebration of community, has been cancelled. The decision to cancel the event, originally scheduled to take place June 11-13, 2020, was made in order
Read More →GREATER DES MOINES, IA (May 4, 2020) – The Downtown Farmers’ Market and the Iowa Cubs have teamed up with Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery to host a free hand sanitizer drive-up on Wednesday, May 6 at the Principal Park parking lot from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. With the
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Today’s heroes represent the diverse fabric of our country
Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out. Now, during the Coronavirus pandemic, the most visible heroes are the health care professionals, who are saving others and risking their own lives while doing so.
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