That is obviously a direct driver of inflation.

That is obviously a direct driver of inflation.

Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that read more

Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that bears things - with resignations, yes, but above all, with blazing, serene hope.

Homelessness among seniors is a tragedy we never want to see happen. Fortunately, the city does not have a large read more

Homelessness among seniors is a tragedy we never want to see happen. Fortunately, the city does not have a large population of seniors without permanent housing, and although we have seen a slight increase - less than one-half percent - they make up less than 3 percent of the city's homeless population overall.

We do have maps in the lobby of the Des Moines Police Department that's open 24 hours a day, but read more

We do have maps in the lobby of the Des Moines Police Department that's open 24 hours a day, but they will see there's very limited space. And the space they have open, I'd be surprised if they (have) any luck finding a place to live,

People make decisions that undermine their goals every day.

People make decisions that undermine their goals every day.

We view this campaign more as a marathon than we do a sprint.

We view this campaign more as a marathon than we do a sprint.

Where the flag of truth waves unfurled, there you will find superstition waiting in ambush.

Where the flag of truth waves unfurled, there you will find superstition waiting in ambush.

The same goes for the sausage. I buy it freshly ground and seasoned—but with absolutely no unwanted preservatives added—from a read more

The same goes for the sausage. I buy it freshly ground and seasoned—but with absolutely no unwanted preservatives added—from a local butcher shop, and freeze it (three-quarters of a pound per container) in pint cartons.

We ought to be providing protective sanctuaries for the Kurdish rebels. That means finding some places where they can come read more

We ought to be providing protective sanctuaries for the Kurdish rebels. That means finding some places where they can come and to which we will then be able to provide food and water and medical help.