Posted April 29, 2022in Stray Thoughts
A common refrain from Democrats during Donald Trump’s years in the presidency was that he was undermining public trust and confidence in our courts with his talk of judges being biased and having political motives when they ruled against him. Trump’s comments were a bunch of hooey — and it
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Posted April 29, 2022in Morain
The nation has seen fit to tweak the original document as times and sentiments have changed. Are American political institutions strong enough to withstand the battering they’re taking today from power-hungry groups and authoritarian-driven individuals? I think so — but I’m not as certain as I used to be. The
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Posted April 29, 2022in Morain
Last Friday marked the 75th anniversary of one of the most signal days in the history of baseball – in fact, in the history of American professional sports, and in the history of civil rights. On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson stepped onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn as the first
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Posted April 29, 2022in Morain
Beethoven’s genius overcame his handicap, and he created most of his compendium of magnificent compositions within a silent world. The word “ineffable” means incapable of being described in words. It’s a useful term. Writers, like myself, when unable to say what we mean, fall back from time to time on
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Posted April 29, 2022in Stray Thoughts
I’m confused. Some of our political leaders seemed to be talking out of both sides of their mouths about why it is wrong for public school employees to engage in what the leaders think is pushing a point of view onto students. These leaders need to figure out whether it
Read More →(Des Moines, IA) Washboard abs. Powerful quads. Beautiful backs. Drug free bodybuilding and fitness is coming to Des Moines! On Saturday, May 7th, Des Moines will again host the 28th annual Natural Iowa Bodybuilding, Physique, Bikini and Figure Championships. More than 125 athletes are expected, including competitors not only locally but
Read More →(Altoona, Iowa – April 26, 2022) – Bank Iowa today announced it has appointed Tim Guiter as mortgage loan originator for the Altoona area. Guiter brings twelve years of experience in the financial industry to Iowa’s second largest family-owned bank. “Tim has a passion for helping mortgage clients succeed,” said
Read More →Free event to be held at Lauridsen Skatepark, the largest skatepark in the United States. Carlsbad, Calif. (April 25, 2022) — The annual Dew Tour pro skateboard competition and festival – powered by MTN DEW® – will return to Des Moines, Iowa on July 29 and 30 at Lauridsen Skatepark
Read More →Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day by shopping local at central Iowa independent bookstores! Beaverdale Books has teamed up with Dog-Eared Books, Pageturners Bookstore, Racoon River Press, Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe, and Storyhouse Bookpub to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Readers
Read More →Jeff Fleming, longstanding director of the Des Moines Art Center, has announced he will retire in April 2023 DES MOINES, IA (April 2022) – After spending 25 years at the Des Moines Art Center, or one third of its history, Jeff Fleming has announced that he will step down as its
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