Book Reviews
‘Concrete Rose’ “The Hate U Give” was a certified sensation in the literary world, with good reason. With her characteristic realism and heart, Angie Thomas returns to the world she [...]
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March 03, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
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March 02, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
The Covid-19 pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate.Continue to be creative. Find ways to celebrate your thankfulness safely with family and friends.– John Busbee for The Culture Buzz2014 [...]
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March 02, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Just Released
We are excited to announce that Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) has hired the following employees.
Alex Turcotte has been hired as a Customer Service Associate at the Des Moines Ingersoll branch. Turcotte, from Cedar Falls, graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s [...]
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February 23, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
The Covid-19 pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate. Continue to be creative. Find ways to celebrate your thankfulness safely with family and friends. – John Busbee for The [...]
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February 22, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
These changes won’t improve election security
Iowa’s 2020 election was one for the record books — with 1.7 million people marking ballots. It was an impressive turnout in Iowa — with 76 percent of Iowa’s eligible [...]
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February 16, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
The Covid-19 pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate. Continue to be creative. Find ways to celebrate your thankfulness safely with family and friends. – John Busbee for The [...]
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February 15, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
It’s not surprising if Iowans have whiplash
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 [...]
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February 12, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Just Released
1 in 5 young Iowans have received Bank of Mom & Dad funding since the start of the pandemic.
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 [...]
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February 09, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
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 [...]
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February 09, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
There are more questions than answers in Iowa
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 [...]
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