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Editorials

Slices of Life – Dodging the storm

We are at the lake and they are swimming - despite the gray clouds and looming weather, which threatens to dampen everything except their spirits. They seem oblivious to the oncoming onslaught, even though the air hangs heavy and dark, even though it is late afternoon - prime time for summer ...

The Dengler Domain: Movies

Movies are a beautiful and important part of society. They contribute to a society's culture such as Star Wars a profound impact. The visual impact of this film and other films is a large influence on the populace. This is why going to the cinema is and will continue to be an important part of ...

Looking Ahead as Medicare Turns 50

Two summers ago, Barbara and I visited the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. It's also the place where President Lyndon B. Johnson chose to sign Medicare into law 50 years ago on July 30, 1965. It was a signature moment in our nation's history that today calls for solutions to ...

The Dengler Domain: Movies

Movies are a beautiful and important part of society. They contribute to a society's culture such as Star Wars a profound impact. The visual impact of this film and other films is a large influence on the populace. This is why going to the cinema is and will continue to be an important part of ...

Letter to the Editor: Reagan quotes

Dear Editor,My letter is about quotes made by Ronald Reagan, one of my favorite persons."Here's my strategy on the Cold War: We win, they lose""The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; It's just that they know so much that isn't so""The most terrifying words in the ...

Slices of Life – Dodging the storm

We are at the lake and they are swimming - despite the gray clouds and looming weather, which threatens to dampen everything except their spirits. They seem oblivious to the oncoming onslaught, even though the air hangs heavy and dark, even though it is late afternoon - prime time for summer ...

Tyranny and Totalitarianism

Tyranny: Oppressive government rule in which absolute power is vested in a single ruler; arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; exercise of power over subjects and others not authorized by law or justice.Totalitarianism: A dictatorial political system in which the state holds total ...

The Dengler Domain: Bewitched

After covering Smokey and the Bandit, it was not going to be long until I crossed media platforms and watched an older television show. Bewitched chosen, and I knew a little about this show. Coming from the show's namesake, a witch had to be involved. The concept of this show is unique most ...

Slices of Life – I like… summer

I like summer rain. Not at noon when everyone wants to be outside in the sunshine swimming, if you are lucky enough to be at the beach. But after the sun sets, when the world is dark and lightening brightens the sky only to be followed by the predictable strike of thunder. We count the seconds ...

Wind Energy, a Breath of Fresh Air

Wind energy is popular wherever consumers have access to it. It's so desirable that huge tech firms have located data centers in Iowa, a leader in wind energy, in part to take advantage of a natural, abundant, renewable energy source.Unfortunately, in Washington, D.C., wind energy's supporters ...