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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

Saturday, January 20, 2024
• Dorcus Class of the First Baptist Church had a devotional on the important inquiries taken from the daily devotional book “Daily Remembrances.”
Trying to explain the other side of surrogacy situations

Trying to explain the other side of surrogacy situations

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Trying to explain the other side of surrogacy situations

Saturday, January 20, 2024
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tweeted a photo from a hospital bed in August 2021. He and his husband, Chasten, were fully dressed, holding their new twins. The human response is to wish them all the best. At the same time, it can't be forgotten that there is someone missing from the photo.
Can christian colleges 'keep the faith' in modern America?

Can christian colleges 'keep the faith' in modern America?

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Can christian colleges 'keep the faith' in modern America?

Saturday, January 20, 2024
As America's second-oldest Lutheran college, Roanoke College in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley proclaims that it is 'never sectarian' in outlook, while maintaining that 'critical thinking and spiritual growth' are essential.The 'Spiritual Life' webpage also offers this advice: 'We encourage you to...

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People should not be discarded

Saturday, January 20, 2024
If someone turned a puppy loose in the wild and sped away, then by all rights a fine would be expected, a possible stern tongue lashing or some people would even have enough rage to want to resort to fisticuffs.Well, it’s been happening for a long time in Clinton, only it isn’t helpless animals...
Social engagement can help with sleep

Social engagement can help with sleep

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Social engagement can help with sleep

Friday, January 19, 2024
Dear Doctors: I had been spending a lot of time alone, so I made a point of joining friends at a museum, going on a group hike and volunteering at a book sale.
Friend speaks condescendingly to others

Friend speaks condescendingly to others

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Friend speaks condescendingly to others

Friday, January 19, 2024
DEAR HARRIETTE: I find myself in a challenging situation with a close friend. We have known each other for 10 years.
Explaining Trump’s big win in Iowa caucus

Explaining Trump’s big win in Iowa caucus

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Explaining Trump’s big win in Iowa caucus

Friday, January 19, 2024
Des Moines — Even though it was the first time Republicans had voted in this presidential contest, there was a last-stand mentality here in Iowa among those who hoped to stop former President Donald Trump from reclaiming the Republican nomination.
FOOL US TWICE? SHAME ON US

FOOL US TWICE? SHAME ON US

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FOOL US TWICE? SHAME ON US

Thursday, January 18, 2024
Theoretically speaking, the United States will be having a presidential election in 2024. Everybody acts as if it’s a sure thing. Political “horse race” coverage dominates the news. Debates, rallies and candidate speeches take place.
Iowans set the political planets

Iowans set the political planets

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Iowans set the political planets

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The solar calendar tells us that, with the winter solstice swiftly receding, the days are getting longer.