For my family
This week I sat down to write a column about the importance of wearing a mask. Here in Iowa, we all know the governor has made it clear that…
Still thankful this year
I am aware that, due to the pandemic this year, many will find it harder to say what they are thankful for at Thanksgiving. Me, I am thankfu…
We need a safety net for parents
This week my students turned in papers relating news articles to what they learned in class about parenting. Every single student’s paper is…
Nursing home outbreaks in Iowa
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ press conference Tuesday, Nov. 24, demonstrates her failure to listen to professionals within the long term care com…
Bible in 90 Days
It’s just 12 pages a day for 90 days. Anyone can read 12 pages a day, can’t they?(It’s quite a commitment, but well worth it.)
Why I’m worried about the Newton community
Thirty five years ago, when my future wife, Tricia and I were growing up in Newton, I remember feeling the deep sense of safety and security…
Cy-Hawk football? Probably not
One of the many things the COVID-19 pandemic took away from us this past year was the Cy-Hawk football game.
We’ll still be together
We did it. We’ve canceled our Thanksgiving gathering. Stupid COVID-19.We’re maskers and have been si…
The first Thanksgiving?
Let’s talk about turkey!No, not the Butterball now pouting in the Oval Office. I’m talking about the…
Take time to thank those in our schools
As we celebrate National Education Week, it is these uncertain times that make us all realize how important our schools are to everyone, tea…
Giving thanks
Editor’s Note: As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday this year, I know things are going to be different. We will not be gathering as we…
