On July 25, US Attorney General William Barr ordered the Federal Bureau of Prisons to update its execution protocol and schedule five executions starting this December. Whether you support the death penalty or not — I don't because I prefer limited government and the power to kill disarmed prisoners in cold blood and with premeditation is by definition unlimited government — it's worthwhile to ask: Why? More to the point, why now? Politics, that's why.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 31, 2019) — As you know, we're just a week away from the exciting two weeks of the Iowa State Fair. While that's not quite enough time to do all there is to enjoy at the fair, you should be able to check a few boxes off a list I've created for you. As a lifelong Iowa State Fair goer, I take my job of showing our fair to all my friends from near and far very seriously. So, I have compiled a quick guide to get you started on your Iowa State Fair adventure

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 30, 2019) — For a quarter century, the German American Heritage Center has provided the Quad Cities with programming and exhibitions surrounding the German immigrant experience.

Come celebrate 25 years with us this weekend, August 3-4.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (July 30, 2019) — “The Illinois Chamber has serious concerns that, as is, the Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act will impede the state’s ability to address the cleanup of coal ash ponds in Illinois,” said Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch.