"And ours is a road That is strewn with goodbyes But as it unfolds As it all unwinds Remember your soul is the one thing You can't compromise"

I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter, because that is what free speech means

There is no hope anymore “The revelations tell a story of institutional failure at the expense of unprotected children. Here in Uvalde, there is little expectation that correcting the record will lead to any real policy change …” washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/05…

I was at this game. A special moment to witness live. The Pat Hughes radio call is even better

Looking forward to what’s next for you, Ross. It’s been fun and entertaining to listen to your program since returning to DSM. You’re a real gem and value for this community (and more Mr. Davis, please).

Highly disappointed in myself that it took watching season 1 of The West Wing for the 39th time to realize Nick Offerman has a role in episode 5, like who am I anymore

A kind, compassionate, gentle, big-hearted man gone way too soon

“Voters turned their backs on public schools, or, at best, shrugged. They handed Republicans massive majorities and the governor’s office.” Opinion piece by Todd Dorman on Iowa’s public school now having to compete for funding thegazette.com/staff-columnis…

I get the reporting, and it’s solid, except why has no reporter built up sources within the ownership group? All the stories that say what should or could be done is just an attempt to put pressure on the GM thinking they can have influence when in reality they have none

Really makes ya speculate about all that agriculture runoff in our water thegazette.com/higher-educati…

Wow "Don’t release the hostages before the election. Mr. Reagan will win and give you a better deal." nytimes.com/2023/03/18/us/…

Nothing about this story isn't infuriating and absolutely horrible kansascity.com/news/article27…

Iowa Republicans will spend millions more to kick families off food stamps and impose harsh restrictions to qualify Perception is people are getting free taxpayer money and not working. Reality is much, much different Story by Kyle Swenson wapo.st/3oeiSjv

The stunning failures of BuzzFeed & Vice--once hailed as leading exemplars of journalism's bold new digital future--should give us pause to reflect on why so many thought they were sustainable models. Tho capable of good reporting at times, their biz models were always illusory.

Long Covid occurs in about a third of Covid survivors and is now the third leading neurologic disorder in the United States. fox32chicago.com/news/new-north…

Kansas newspaper raided by local police …

School board candidates backed by Moms for Liberty - an organization that supports private school vouchers, anti-LGBTQ legislation, and book bans in Iowa - had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad election day Story via Ty Rushing iowastartingline.com/2023/11/08/iow…

Lennon Rink was born with a genetic disorder that caused tumors on her optic nerves. She is nearly blind in one eye. But because of Caitlin Clark, she's practicing to join the rec league team. On the impact Clark is having on young girls in her home state: theathletic.com/5376647/2024/0…

One of the best to ever do it He’s a hell of a writer An ever better human Can’t wait to buy the book