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…
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…
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…
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…
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…