Is that new industry going to save your town? - Probably Not "In economic development, truth is the first casualty." You see, when the big boys come galloping in from…

  Celebrating both holidays, this is a repeat from last December. Sometime, maybe about 33 BC, a child was born. During those 30 odd years it is told he took…

 It's Easter time, when I always dedicate a column or two to theological matters related to Jesus. A few weeks ago we talked about Fred Phelps as an unintended hero.…

Intentionally? Most likely NOT. But this does say a lot about our bigotries and prejudices, and if the truth were known many of us might be surprised, a little wiser…

Fairgoers cheer for Sarah Palin while she appears on the Sean Hannity Show at the Iowa State Fair, August 12, 2011 It took years of indifference and stupidity to make…