Category Archives: war

Another U.S. War

Posted on September 26, 2014 by bfiaedflaherty

by Ed Flaherty Last week, in a celebration of bi-partisanship, all four Iowa members of the US House of Representatives and both US senators from Iowa voted to train and arm Syrian rebels to fight ISIS. The U.S. has been … Continue reading →

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In Flanders Fields – Song

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Trish Nelson

 

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The True Cost of War

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Today’s guest article is by Larry Hodgden of Tipton. Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and seven grandchildren who keep him very busy. Family, … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Thoughts

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Our family is one that has fortunately been spared the news that one of our own had been killed in action. We have had friends and somewhat more distant family members who have died in action. While not the same … Continue reading →

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George W. Bush Memorial Week

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Dave Bradley

For America’s sake congress ought to pass a resolution recognizing George W. Bush during the week from the week beginning September 11th and ending on September 17th. That would cover two of the worst days during his administration and two of … Continue reading →

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Before We Go To War…..

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Well, here we go again. The drums of war are beating. Stories of atrocities; stories of government run amok; stories of good guys and bad. Forgive me if I say that in my lifetime we have been down this path so … Continue reading →

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