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Category: Opinion

A 10th anniversary call to action: Carry on the legacy of Msgr. Marvin Mottet

Posted on Sep 3, 2026Sep 1, 2026 in Editorials
A 10th anniversary call to action: Carry on the legacy of Msgr. Marvin Mottet

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial Msgr. Marvin Mottet taught us how to walk using our Two Feet of Social Action — …Read More

Handing the faith on to the next generation

Posted on Sep 3, 2026Sep 1, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Handing the faith on to the next generation

By Bishop Dennis Walsh Guest Column When I was a young seminary student, I remember reading St. Justin Martyr’s description …Read More

Social media: the good, bad and ugly

Posted on Aug 27, 2026Aug 27, 2026 in Editorials
Social media: the good, bad and ugly

By Dan Russo Editorial The Iowa State Fair, held Aug. 13-23, set an all-time attendance record this year, with over …Read More

Letters to the Editor – August 20, 2026

Posted on Aug 20, 2026Aug 18, 2026 in Letters

Deepest yearning On a recent trip to Colorado, my wife and I hiked the beautiful Lone Pine Trail near Grand …Read More

Catholics and ‘no contact’

Posted on Aug 13, 2026Aug 11, 2026 in Editorials
Catholics and ‘no contact’

By Dan Russo Editorial About 38% of Americans say they have gone “no contact” with a friend or family member …Read More

Leaving the cave

Posted on Aug 13, 2026Aug 11, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Leaving the cave

By John Cooper Guest column   We often learn life’s most important lessons only when we desperately need them. That’s …Read More

Letters to the Editor – August 13, 2026

Posted on Aug 13, 2026Aug 11, 2026 in Letters

Delighted with new parish Delighted. That is my feeling on the new St. Joan of Arc Parish (in Bettendorf). As …Read More

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