Posts Tagged ‘Health’

Jan Michelson was a speaker at the Iowa Family Policy Center’s event yesterday at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines. TheIowaRepublican.com recorded his speech. It runs just under seven minutes, and is classic Michelson. Lots a humor, but he also makes a great point.... Full story

Peter Teahen recently traveled to Haiti for relief work.  The following is his unedited firsthand reflection from his personal journal after a night of providing care while in Haiti: I Prayed For Courage What an incredible experience last night.  I became a part of a three man team, consisting of an LPN nurse who is ... Full story

Well it’s the first Monday after new years and so it’s time to publish some resolutions.  I’ve been thinking of what mine would be.  I’ve been thinking of what our state and country should be.  It seems some of the same ole resolution ideas come up year after year. Carl Rove wrote in a recent story, “In 2010, ... Full story

Iowa is behind the curve in protecting its citizens from drunken drivers, according to Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bob Vander Plaats, who Tuesday called for an overhaul of the state driving while intoxicated laws. “For too long, we’ve failed to use technology as effectively as we could and just plain common sense to save lives and spare people from ... Full story

How would you like to watch a well done recap of the decade with a liberal slant?  You would?  Great.  Then enjoy this video. Now a warning to be safe this New Years celebration season not only from dangers of alcohol, but drugs too.  (Warning contains some profanity.)... Full story

Another day, another holler!.  If you're talking and visiting with family this pre-Christmas weekend why not open up for topic the debate about health care? Now that is a holiday to remember! Its Sunday morning as I write this.  I'm making last minute arrangements for my 6 children (wife is working today) so I can ... Full story