Posted February 15, 2021in Stray Thoughts
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ message for Iowans has been consistent since the coronavirus pandemic arrived a year ago: Yes, wearing masks is important, the governor has made clear, but government should leave it to people to do right thing. Reynolds has been under intense pressure, both for and against facial masks.
Read More →1 in 5 young Iowans have received Bank of Mom & Dad funding since the start of the pandemic. 78% say there is no interest on loans from parents. 1 in 5 parents admit they are not confident they will be paid back. Infographicshowing results across America. The Florida State
Read More →Des Moines Playhouse Press Release: nature of the dream, a devised film exploring Black identity in Iowa, will debut at 7:00 PM, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. It will be available for viewing through Sunday, Mar. 7, 2021. Directed by Miriam Randolph and produced by Two Steps to the Left Productions with
Read More →The Covid-19 pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate. But, continue to be creative. Find ways to celebrate your thankfulness safely with family and friends. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz 2014 Iowa Governor’s Award for Partnership & Collaboration in the Arts Quote of the Week “And
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Posted February 09, 2021in Stray Thoughts
Through the years, the Iowa Legislature has chosen an official a state flower and a state bird. There’s also a state tree and even an official rock. It may be time for lawmakers to designate an official state punctuation mark, too. The question mark seems to be an appropriate choice
Read More →Johnston’s Chopped event will be virtual this year to support the Johnston Partnership for a Healthy Community and to showcase the organization’s new space at the Partnership. More details to come. See the graphic on this page.
Read More →The Stelter Company has welcomed Marianne Coppock to the company into a newly created position: Vice President of Client Success. Coppock is a marketing, promotions and sales leader with more than 20 years of experience. She has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams for clients across a wide range of
Read More →Iowa Wild, in conjunction with iHeartMedia and Mediacom, announced today the broadcast schedule for the 2020-21 American Hockey League (AHL) season. For the eighth consecutive season, 1460 AM and 106.3 FM KXNO will be the home of Wild Hockey in Des Moines, broadcasting a minimum of 30 of 34 games
Read More →Bank Iowa today announced it has hired Trisha Menke as retail banking director to oversee all branch administration and operations. Menke, most recently a private banker at Great Western Bank, will join the senior leadership team guiding product development and implementation of competitive service offerings. She will also be responsible
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Poverty never comes with privilege
I hear a lot about white privilege. I grew up in Martin county, Kentucky. We were considered one of the poorest counties in the United States. In April, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson and his entourage of staff, secret service, media and other politicians swarmed into the county seat of
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