Posted September 18, 2023in Stray Thoughts
Many decades ago, Mrs. Gentry and Mr. Halferty put up with an inquisitive kid’s classroom questions about American democracy and the workings of government. I did not imagine back then how the meaning of some words could take on such importance in government. Take, for example, a much-talked-about word in
Read More →ADEL, Iowa — September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Despite growing efforts to bring attention to the topic, suicide remains the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10–24 and the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the U.S., according to The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Wolves today announced its 2023-24 NBA G League schedule, highlighted by 24 home games, including the Showcase Cup opener against the Windy City Bulls on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena. The entire schedule with game times is attached. The
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Wolves, the NBA G League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves, today announced the team’s promotional schedule for the 2023-24 season. The schedule features special themed jerseys and games and the return of Community Celebration games presented by Principal®. Fan giveaway items and dates will
Read More →Grimes, Iowa – On Saturday, September 16, the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Iowa will bring together over 100 truck drivers in support of Special Olympics. The Truck Convoy is an annual nationwide event that raises money for Special Olympics athletes and the many programs Special Olympics offers. Trucks will
Read More →Variety – the Children’s Charity’s Miller Lite Golf Invitational will celebrate 45 years of fundraising on September 28th at the Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. This four-person best shot tournament raises funds to support Variety’s mission of improving the lives of children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill, or living
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Posted September 14, 2023in Morain
In last week’s column I discussed whether age limits are appropriate for federal officials: the President, members of Congress, and judges. This week it’s term limits: should the nation change its current laws governing the length of terms for those officials? The short answer is “yes,” but you’ll have
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (September 12, 2023) – Ambassador Kenneth Quinn has been named recipient of the 2023 “Dr. Judith Conlin Welcoming the World Award” from Iowa International Center. “We are delighted to present this recognition to Ambassador Quinn. Throughout his lifetime of diplomatic and humanitarian service in Iowa and around
Read More →DES MOINES – As part of the Des Moines Streetstyle Open, Skate DSM announced it is partnering with MidAmerican Energy to create a new mural at Lauridsen Skatepark. Working with Ames artist Dana Harrison, the public is invited to participate and leave a permanent mark on the skatepark. The event
Read More →As Iowa’s Latino population grows, so too does the footprint of our community’s annual festival. We are excited to share that Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival will now encompass an additional block – 13th Street between Locust Street and Grand Avenue – to create an event better experience for festival attendees.
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