One of the global celebrations that receives little fanfare each year on March 8 is International Women’s Day. It is a United Nation’s sanctioned global holiday. It celebrates the … more

Kara liked to think she was good at customer service; however, her job wasn’t exactly customer service. Marty’s Subs was a sandwich shop, and usually people were more focused on the food … more

Sometimes it is good to remember history. The following was shared by Heather Cox Richardson who authors Letters from an American. The story of March 7, 1965, commemorated on Tuesday of this week is … more

Whether they’d like to admit it or not, I believe that everyone has an artistic side to them, whether deep down or just below the surface. Being creative can spark ideas in every area of life. … more

It had been several weeks since Ms. Henry had any issues. The library signs were still up, and everyone respected the signs. Garrett still checked in with her constantly to see how things were, and … more

Friday, February 24 marks one year since Putin invaded Ukraine. His war was not provoked by Ukrainians. There was no animosity or antagonism displayed towards the Russians but Putin had his army … more

In day-to-day life, it can be all too easy to forget about the splendor of the stars. Braving the cold in the winter months to discover the constellations in the night sky is an activity all ages can … more

Maya assured her mother that it was just a scratch. Jake had been playing on the front lawn, and Maya, as usual, had been watching him. Jake had tripped while he was running, and it was just … more

Planet Earth is imperiled because of how human beings have treated the planet for years. Scientists claim that 34% of plants and 40% of animals are at risk of extinction. Forty-one percent of … more

About a year or so ago, I participated in a statewide event known as Iowa Youth Congress. Iowa Youth Congress, or IYC for short, focused around helping high school students learn more about how the … more