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Duggars Coming to Iowa
One of TLC's biggest families will be coming to eastern Iowa in a few days. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, their tens sons, and their nine daughters will be attending worship services at Marion Avenue...
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Married Same-Sex Couples to Received Federal Tax Status in All States!
This might end up being one of those "be careful what you wish for" moments, but the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Treasury announced yesterday that they will recognize all same-sex...
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"Dilton" # 2: Dilton Drops Out!
Early last month, Archie Comics published the first of a four-issue digital mini-series titled DILTON featuring Riverdale's resident genius, Dilton Doiley! Here's the nutshell: A busybody guidance...
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Johnson County (Iowa) Board of Supervisors Celebrates Labor Day 2013 and...
Earlier this week, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors issued the following proclamation celebrating Labor Day and honoring America's workers. You can check it out here:PROCLAMATIONCELEBRATION OF...
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Iowa's Divorce Numbers at Lowest Rate Since 1968!
Back in Summer 2010, I shared data that Iowa experience record increases in new marriages as well as a decrease in the state's divorce numbers not seen since 1970. All of this even though Iowa's DOMA...
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One-Third of Minnesota's Marriage Licenses in August 2013 Went to Gay Couples!
(source)Same-sex couples began legally marrying in the state of Minnesota last month. We learned this month that roughly one-third of all marriage licenses issued in Minnesota since August 1st went to...
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Nero at Daycare -- 09/05/13
It was a hot one this afternoon at doggy daycare. That didn't stop Nero and his four-legged friends at Lucky Pawz from having a blast! Check this out:Â
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Archie Visits Mirrordale!
I picked up a copy of ARCHIE #647 yesterday. It's titled "Welcome to Mirrordale." It tells about Archie Andrews getting sucked through an interdimensional portal located inside a House of Mirrors,...
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"Sabrina" Premier Date Officially Announced!
Last October, we learned the exciting new that Archie Comics would be launching a new animated series called "Sabrina: Secrets of a Teenage Witch" on the Hub TV Network. I have been anxiously awaiting...
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Journey Church Starting New UCC Congregation in Coralville, IA
(source)I have been aware for the past year or so of a new church plant associated with my own United Church of Christ in this area. The new church is called Journey Church and it has been called by...
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Trial Against Goddess Temple Leader Next Month // Accused of Running a...
I wrote back in September 2011 about the Phoenix Goddess Temple, which was the subject of a 6-month undercover investigation for operating as a secret brothel. Several male and female church...
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Colville Tribal Council Backs Gay Marriage
Another Native American tribal council has voted to recognize marriages of same-sex couples within the past week. Last Thursday, the Colville Tribal Council in Washington state voted to recognize such...
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Check Out The Fox's Comic Book Trailer!
It seems like a long time since Archie Comic and Red Circle published their NEW CRUSADERS mini-series and graphic novel (here, here, and here), but next month we will get to read the comic book that...
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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Not Billing Medicaid for Abortions,...
Earlier this year, Iowa changed the law to potentially make it more difficult for the state to pay for any abortions. Legislators voted in the spring to require the governor to personally approve any...
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My "Big Brother 15" Predictions
I've been watching Big Brother 15 pretty much all season. Judd got sent home tonight, leaving Andy as HOH, Spencer, McCrae, and Gina Marie in the House. Here are my predictions:Andy will nominate GM...
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It's been busy the past couple days and I'm not sure I'll be able to post anything later tonight so I thought I would share this great "Archie Andrews" radio program from 1948 -- in honor of our recent...
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73 Cats Removed from Clinton, IA, Home
73 cats were removed this week from the Clinton, IA, home of Margaret Rettkowski. It was unclear how the police learned of this situation. But the cats were hungry and flea-infested -- but all very...
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UCC Chaplains Free to Marry Any Couple They Choose -- Same-Sex or Otherwise!
The Department of Defense recently began offering equal benefits to married gay and lesbian couples -- same as married heterosexual couples. Before, they were kind of limited depending on which state...
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"Big Brother" Houseguests Lose Jobs Over Racist Slurs // Update: Another "Big...
(Originally written on 07/04/13): I'm a fan of "Big Brother" -- though I've been slow to get into the season this year. The American version of the show is currently in its 15th season. You probably...
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Nero Does the Mambo -- Jon Trouten Style!
One of my frequent commenters is Stuffed Animal. He is an amateur artist who enjoys envisioning the adult lives (and loves) of the various Archies -- among other images. Nero got wrapped up in Stuffed...
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