Opinion

Sunshine delayed is sunshine denied

Published by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:04am

Days removed from the winter solstice, when Iowa’s nights are the longest, we have another example of the absence of sunshine in Iowa government.

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We can keep the warm feeling of Christmas going into the future

Published by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:03am

Now that the Christmas and New Year holiday seasons are in the past, it’s time to look forward to the new year.

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Hoosier GOP leaders give me hope

Published by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 11:02am

My home state of Indiana took a turn in the national political spotlight last month when a group of brave Republicans made a stand for freedom.

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LETTER: Be a good neighbor, avoid pesticides on lawns next year

Published by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:40am

To the editor,

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LETTER: When life throws you a curveball, I hope you know Jesus

Published by admin on Tue, 12/23/2025 - 3:18pm

To the editor,

As believers in Jesus Christ, scripture is clear that trials (John 16:33) will come. God’s word is certain and true.

There’s a verse that God has been bringing to mind over the last couple of weeks, Proverbs 16:9: “A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps."

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LETTER: When life throws you a curveball, I hope you know Jesus

Published by admin on Tue, 12/23/2025 - 3:17pm

To the editor,

As believers in Jesus Christ, scripture is clear that trials (John 16:33) will come. God’s word is certain and true.

There’s a verse that God has been bringing to mind over the last couple of weeks, Proverbs 16:9: “A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps."

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There is no room in America for silencing dissenters

Published by admin on Tue, 12/23/2025 - 3:17pm

What makes freedom of speech so difficult to understand and accept?

That question came up at Sunday’s discussion at the Des Moines Valley Friends Meeting. The Friends invited me to speak at the gathering that coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Dec. 15, 1975 bombing of the Friends meeting house and the adjacent American Friends Service Committee building at 42nd Street and Grand Avenue in Des Moines.