I recently bumped into an Appanoose County woman I have known for several years. She thanked me and the nonprofit organization I manage for shining the spotlight on the actions of Centerville Community School District leaders. This mother told me I was responsible for her spending part of a ...
For over 50 years, our country has guaranteed students with disabilities the right to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). This promise, protected by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ensures each student in special education receives a personalized education ...
It’s that time of the year again when we all pause to give thanks. For the farmers, it is a thankful time for the Harvest that has been brought in. For others, it is for health or family, or maybe just because we are told to be thankful this time of the year. Whatever you are thankful for, ...
Q: What is a lame-duck session of Congress? A: Each congressional term has two, one-year legislative sessions. A lame-duck session refers to a period of time when Congress meets after an election is held – prior to the end of its constitutional term – and before freshly elected lawmakers ...
DES MOINES — On Thursday, Nov. 7, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart sent a letter to members of the Iowa Democratic Party State Central Committee. It reads as follows: Fellow Democrats, I'm not going to sugarcoat it, Tuesday was an absolute gut punch, both here in the state of Iowa ...
My wife and I attended a wedding in the Okoboji area this past weekend. From our house, there were no direct routes. It meant a lot of backroads and two-lane highways. This is the perfect type of travel to see the past. The harvested fields gave off a dreary look as machinery was parked on the ...
As November begins, so does the busiest shopping season of the year. We’re familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but let’s not overlook Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30 – a day dedicated to supporting the businesses that keep our communities vibrant and unique. On this day, shop ...
Sunday, November 17th at our church is Harvest Sunday, our annual giving Sunday, a celebration of God’s generosity over the previous year and an invitation to give generously back to God and His Church. Most churches have some form of a “giving Sunday,” but money can be a difficult topic, ...
No matter what happens in this election, the government should work for the people. The government may not be perfect, but it should be here to help us on a federal, state, and local level. While the federal government can feel far away, a little-known part of the Biden administration is ...
Q: What is the Veterans History Project? A: Approved unanimously by Congress in 2000, the Veterans History Project came about through a grassroots effort to preserve the oral histories of America’s brave service men and women. The Library of Congress serves as the permanent repository for ...