Opinion

3 events spotlighted our nation's lingering moral questions

Published by admin on Wed, 11/26/2025 - 9:57am

Events last week in Chicago and Washington and at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport provide stark reminders that our nation’s leaders have seemingly forgotten a biblical command around for the ages.

 It is one Robert Ray followed during his tenure as Iowa governor, which ended some 42 years ago.

 Ray was front of mind as I digested the news last week. His service contrasted with the haunting picture the three easily missed events presented of who we are as Americans and who we are becoming.

A determined lady is a force to be reckoned with

Published by admin on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 3:41pm

After her stroke, my neighbor Donna landed in the hospital.

Helping kids find their career path is a group effort

Published by admin on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 3:40pm

Every day, we ask young people one of life’s biggest questions: What do you want to be when you grow up? 

We must cool the rising political violence

Published by admin on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 3:39pm

Why can’t we all just get along? This country is subjected to enough political violence every year to make any sane nation reach a breaking point.

Political violence isn’t symmetrical

Published by admin on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 3:39pm

We keep hearing calls to “encourage thoughtful discourse” and “discourage violent rhetoric.” That’s true, and I have.

Board of Regents should remember its freedom of expression policy

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 1:40pm

Not surprisingly these days, free speech on college campuses is back in the headlines.

Capturing life frame-by-frame a community effort

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 1:40pm

With two kids at home, it’s not often that I find myself spending money willy nilly.

Hike smart: Be mindful of hazards on the trail this hunting season

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 1:35pm

As autumn colors brighten and temperatures cool, many people are eager to enjoy the outdoors.

Plenty of spin coming from Washington as dissatisfaction and prices increase

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 1:34pm

To the editor,

LETTER: Shutdown, Iowa revenues signal future financial issues

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 1:34pm

To the editor,

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