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The current races for the 2016 Senate General Election AL (Alabama) - R. Shelby (R), R. Crumpton (D) AK (Alaska) - Lisa Murkowsk (R), Ray Metcalfe (D), Cean Stevens (LIB), Margaret Stock (… Read More

Eight indigenous candidates are running for Congress, up from two in 2014. Over 90 are running for State Legislatures, again exceeding previous years. Clinton ran Campaign ads in Navajo and… Read More

I scanned the RealClear's Election 2016 Presidential Polls site to see what the election would look like if the polls where between Clinton (D),Trump (R), Johnson (LIB) and Stein (Green). T… Read More

For years, Presidential campaigns seeking to divide the Country into manageable chunks have turned to geography. National Parties assign Political Directors to each region; Senator John McC… Read More

Iowa Nurse Aide must complete a state approved training program consisting of 75 hours, including at least 30 hours of clinical practicum, for placement on the Direct Care Worker Registry. C… Read More

"A child dies every other day from gun accidents in U.S." PBS NewsHour 10/15/2016ExcerptSUMMARY:  A joint investigation by the Associated Press and the USA Today Network has found that… Read More

COMMENT:  As many have implied, including those within the FBI, James Comely is interfering with our election process, weather he intended to or not.  He has become a (unwitting?)… Read More

After finding the love of their lives, Heidi and Dominic wanted to enjoy a romantic Maui Elopement. This lovely couple from Iowa were blessed with a stunning evening on Southside Beach that… Read More

After finding the love of their lives, Heidi and Dominic wanted to enjoy a romantic Maui Wedding and have the Wedding Photography to prove it. This lovely couple from Iowa were blessed with… Read More

"Bernie Sanders on how to hold Donald Trump accountable" PBS NewsHour 11/21/2016ExcerptSUMMARY:  In “Our Revolution,” Bernie Sanders discusses this year's election and what… Read More

A couple of years ago, millions of people around the globe witnessed the death rock ‘n’ roll. Not the metaphorical death knell or last gasp that Lester Gropes would suggest. Rock… Read More

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe became a reservation in 1889, and was defined by the Act of March 2, 1889 including all right-of-way, waterways, watercourses and streams running through any pa… Read More

"First day of new Congress reveals GOP divisions over ethics" PBS NewsHour 1/3/2017IMHO:  Republicans are afraid because they have become the most un-ethical party in America.  ALW… Read More

This year’s Consumer Electronics Showcase (CES) brought a lot of innovative products for the average consumer to drool over. Among them, we saw many gadgets that encourage productivity… Read More

Existing-home sales are forecast to expand 1.7 percent in 2017, but a new housing affordability model created jointly by the National Association of Realtors suggests homebuyers at many inco… Read More

Many professionals in the financial and real estate industries undergo their licensing procedure via the National Multistate Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). The NMLS handles the licens… Read More

"Gorsuch in confirmation hearing promises independence from politics" PBS NewsHour 3/20/2017ExcerptSUMMARY:  On day one of Judge Neil Gorsuch's confirmation hearing, senators outlined p… Read More

As a horror author I am always looking for a new setting for my next story. The area is almost as important as the story itself and can influence the direction the story will take. Most of t… Read More

My pro-Free Press, Anti-Trump post."2017 Pulitzer Prize Winners" by New York Times 4/10/2017The Pulitzer Prizes awarded Monday encompassed, among other topics, reporting done on the presiden… Read More

With the French presidential elections so close (the first round begins April 23rd), politics has taken over the water-cooler talk in our Paris offices.  This inevitably got me thinking… Read More

Great Opportunities in Unexpected Places   When you think of states with great, high-paying job opportunities, California, Texas, and New York probably come to mind. However, healt… Read More

"This simple correction for clubfoot is a life changer for kids in India" PBS NewsHour 7/3/2017ExcerptSUMMARY:  Clubfoot, a treatable birth defect that can bring pain and social isolati… Read More

It's amazing how fast the time with our kids can start slipping through our fingers. One minute you're sleep deprived, surrounded by diapers and burp rags and the next minute, the kids have… Read More

 Auto-Owners Insurance, founded in 1916, is a mutual insurance company which comprised of five subsidiary property and casualty companies and one Life Company. As a largest insurance co… Read More

 Wells Fargo Routing Numbers is needed or required whenever you want to sign up for direct deposit or order new checks to send money to friends and family. Before you make wire transfer… Read More

 American Family Auto Insurance Review American Family Insurance was founded in 1927, and With it’s headquarters located in Madison, Wisconsin. The company is rated the tenth larg… Read More

The phenomenon of the solar eclipse is a once in a lifetime experience when it happens, and there is no way that you miss it. When the sun, moon, and earth come in a single line, the phenome… Read More

Our featured video of the week is Alastair Greene's, "Lucky 13." Greene has been thrilling audiences with his combination of Blues, Southern Rock, and Jam Band sensibilities for nearly two d… Read More

Having found their perfect match early in life, Melissa and Rodney were lucky enough to build a relationship upon the start they got in high school. Fifteen years later, we were lucky enough… Read More

"Football fans in Iowa find a way to bring joy to young patients at a nearby hospital" PBS NewsHour 11/23/2017ExcerptSUMMARY:  For some families at the University of Iowa Stead Family C… Read More

Excerpt from the book Sports the Olympics Forgot This book describes 40 sports that ought to be played but aren’t, because I made them up. ======= In 1922 a new team event called… Read More

Excerpt from the book Sports the Olympics Forgot This book describes 40 sports that ought to be played but aren’t, because I made them up. ======= The first winners of the Igloo H… Read More

Frequent Hawaii visitors, the Haindfield Family, wanted to capture their incredible time on island with some Maui Family Portraits. Leaving Iowa behind for a little rest and relaxation, this… Read More

Bonnie and Clyde – Their History, Romance & Unlikely Success “Bonnie and Clyde” – Clyde Champion Barrow and Bonnie Parker – were shot to death by officers i… Read More

Top 10 Unsolved Murders in American History Although there are many unsolved crimes and mysteries in America and throughout the world, we have chosen this list as the Top 10 Unsolved Murders… Read More

Iconic Painting – American Gothic American Gothic is an iconic American painting by artist Grant Wood. Originally created in 1930, the painting is in a collection at the Art Institute… Read More

If you are looking for Wells Fargo Routing Number for your state, then you are just at the right place. Routing numbers are also known as banking routing numbers, routing transit numbers, RT… Read More

"Trump fires back at Comey, fights to examine Cohen papers" PBS NewsHour 4/16/2018ExcerptSUMMARY:  Former FBI Director James Comey led off his new memoir media blitz by criticizing Pres… Read More

Today’s article is all about First National Bank Routing Numbers. Currently, First National Bank has 147 active routing numbers. Routing numbers are required for electronic routing of… Read More

Gelato and Frost – Creative Non-fiction by Claire T Jennings – It is a sweltering night the first time I am unfaithful. One of those late July nights where the city clings to you… Read More

Welcome to Once Upon a Retelling! I'm a huge fan of retellings, and I'm really interested in hearing about authors' own love of the original stories, and what inspired them to retell those s… Read More

"4 Iowa Democrats, 4 different messages.  What will resonate with voters?" PBS NewsHour 6/4/2018ExcerptSUMMARY:  The 2018 midterm elections have sparked a fierce contest in one tos… Read More

Louis Jordan was one of the musical greats who emerged from the swing era to leave a permanent mark on American music. In addition to being an accomplished saxophonist, Jordan is best reme… Read More

Today's post is the third installment of my Concert Posters Series!By the 1970's, many rock posters began to abandon the LSD-inspired San Francisco look.Some o the poster artists began… Read More

To correctly answer the question all you have to consider is what makes Trump look great."Trump’s ethanol moves: good policy or corn country politics?" PBS NewsHour 10/10/2018ExcerptSU… Read More

"What the acting attorney general thinks of the Mueller probe" PBS NewsHour 11/8/2018ExcerptSUMMARY:  What does the departure of Attorney General Jeff Sessions mean for the Mueller inve… Read More

Diabetic retinopathy is the fastest growing cause of blindness, with nearly 415 million diabetic patients at risk worldwide. All individuals with diabetes whether it is Type 1 or Type 2, nee… Read More

"Reflections on George H.W. Bush, a man of ‘lovely, sweet reticence’" PBS NewsHour 12/3/2018ExcerptSUMMARY:  As the nation mourns George H.W. Bush, we share some personal re… Read More

"Sens. Grassley, Durbin on ‘smarter’ criminal law, bipartisanship" PBS NewsHour 12/12/2018ExcerptSUMMARY:  The Senate is expected to take up criminal justice reform before y… Read More

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"Flooding devastates parts of the Midwest after huge winter storm" PBS NewsHour 3/18/2019ExcerptSUMMARY:  Parts of the Midwest are reeling from major flooding this week due to a massive… Read More

"What struggling U.S. farmers want even more than federal aid" PBS NewsHour 5/23/2019ExcerptSUMMARY:  American farmers have been among the hardest hit by the U.S. trade war with China… Read More

"For farmers, record flooding and a wet spring mean many fields can’t be planted" PBS NewsHour 6/5/2019ExcerptSUMMARY:  In parts of America’s Heartland, prolonged wet weathe… Read More

"Shields and Brooks on Democratic debates, Supreme Court rulings" PBS NewsHour 6/28/2019ExcerptSUMMARY:  Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join… Read More

"This Kansas program links a company’s past to its future" PBS NewsHour 6/27/2019ExcerptSUMMARY:  Transitioning a business to a new owner has its challenges.  But a program r… Read More

"David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart on Trump’s mass shooting response" PBS NewsHour 8/9/2019ExcerptSUMMARY:  New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jo… Read More

"Balancing leisure and livelihood on Grand Junction’s public lands" PBS NewsHour 8/16/2019ExcerptSUMMARY:  In the American West, recreational and tourist activities on public land… Read More

"Shields and Brooks on Trump at the G-7, Democratic debates" PBS NewsHour 8/30/2019ExcerptSUMMARY:  Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy… Read More

"Trump touts tariffs as trade leverage.  But what do U.S. farmers and retailers think?" PBS NewsHour 8/28/2019ExcerptSUMMARY:  President Trump has spent much of his term confrontin… Read More

Marijuana Has Truly Gone Mainstream In just seven short years, cannabis legalization has spread from a tiny slice of the overall American population (4%) to over a quarter of the country… Read More