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Monthly Archives: October 2018

We need to end the war on state government, and let Hubbell lead us

By CHUCK OFFENBURGER COOPER, Iowa, Oct. 15, 2018 – The truth is that Fred Hubbell should have run for governor of Iowa a dozen years ago, or maybe in 2010 or 2014. But thank goodness he’s running now, right when Iowa really needs him. This state needs a reboot. And Hubbell – one of our…

October 30, 2018 in OFFENBLOGGER.

Steve King, tired & stale, must go. J.D. Scholten is the perfect successor

By CHUCK OFFENBURGER COOPER, Iowa, Oct. 15, 2018 — Let me share one happy observation about the full field of candidates here in Iowa as we approach the Nov. 6 general election. I don’t think I can ever recall a time when I felt like there were more good, qualified people running for all positions…

October 28, 2018 in OFFENBLOGGER.

Cancer patient Carla updates us after her 3rd major surgery in 3 years

By CARLA OFFENBURGER COOPER, Iowa, Sept. 21, 2018 – You might say I’ve bought new dancing shoes for my continuing cancer dance, and they’ve turned out to be pretty comfortable, all things considered. For the most part, the DJ has been playing some pretty good tunes, as well. And it’s been a beautiful September. I’ve…

October 27, 2018 in My View from the Front Porch.

Program will explore “Why Cuba matters to Iowa” on Oct. 7 at Plymouth Church in Des Moines

By CHUCK OFFENBURGER DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 26, 2018 — For more than 30 years, public officials, individuals and groups in Iowa have been advocating for better U.S. relations, trade and tourism with the neighboring island nation of Cuba. That effort will be explored and renewed on Sunday, Oct. 7, with an afternoon forum “Why Cuba…

October 6, 2018 in OFFENBLOGGER.

Rev. Stan Dotson will share an inside view of real life in Cuba today

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 5, 2018 — Rev. Stan Dotson — pastor, professor, author, musician, tour guide and raconteur of the first rank — is one of very few Americans now actually living and working in Cuba. The 56-year-old Dotson, whose permanent American home is in Asheville, N.C., is now associate pastor of the First…

October 2, 2018 in OFFENBLOGGER.

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