After Friday of this week I will have played seven 15-minute concerts on the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower bells. It’s been a learning experience, and it’s a whole lot of fun.
Editor’s note: The following was a prepared statement read Tuesday by U.S. Sen.
I started a second job and I’m working close to 70 hours a week this summer.
I’m tired. I’m cranky. I’m hot.
Governing is difficult at best.
Trying to govern by adhering faithfully to a philosophy, without “give” or pragmatic deviation, is almost impossible.
If you thought watching the building at 111 E. Lincoln Way that we call the Kendall Building was interesting, get ready for a show in our downtown.
Editor’s note: Carole Custer, president of the Bell Tower Community Foundation, delivered the following remarks Friday dedicating the observation deck of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower the
I’m not sure why I’m the born loser or how disaster finds me whenever I let my guard down.
I guess it’s just my lot in life.
Iowa’s Republican legislators should be pleading with their U.S. Senate counterparts to rescue them.
Memorial Day is at heart a community-oriented holiday.
My work here is almost done.
I’ve had my roots planted in the southwest parking of the Morain house for nearly 100 years. Even the street is named for me.