Our Bible study group has moved from Galatians, into Ephesians. We have had a little difficulty deciphering Paul but he became clearer when we studied his culture. We immediately encountered another hard-saying in Ephesians 1:3-10--Predestination. We have to discover what is predestined and ...

The earth is alive in its own way and can survive on its own. The earth can handle pollution caused by an or nature. It can burn it up in the atmosphere or wash it out of the sky by heavy rain. People need not worry about the erath, it can take care of itself. God gave the earth more weapons of ...

After reading the recent letter to the editor from Neil Dalal, I just had to respond. For me, your letter was an empty vessel of bromides and atta boys. As a (former) local business owner, it always sticks in my craw when I’m told by non-business running entities and those involved with ...

Communities, big or small, have to improve themselves to stay relevant. This is a massive undertaking. The responsibility isn’t solely on the backs of the local government’s shoulders but on all of us as a community. Supporting local businesses, belonging, high standards, civic pride, and ...

On behalf of the Central Iowa Choral Society, I thank our Messiah audience for their attendance, appreciation, and generous offering. Following Handel’s example, we are sharing the offering with the Emergency Food Box and the MPACT Program. Our singers contributed greatly as always — in ...

Pete Hegseth says he answers to Trump, the voter plurality, the senators and his lord and savior. Joni Earnst who tied her shoes in Afghanistan, and hence is a combat veteran, is borderline on the whole issue, whether Pete should be Secretary of Defense. The real problem is. “Does Hegseth ...