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Category: Editorials

A tale of two Franklins

Posted on Apr 16, 2026Apr 14, 2026 in Editorials
A tale of two Franklins

Dan Russo Editorial Bishop William E. Franklin served as the head of the Diocese of Davenport from 1994-2006. He has …Read More

Seeking peace

Posted on Apr 9, 2026Apr 7, 2026 in Editorials
Seeking peace

By Dan Russo Editorial Pope Leo XIV is calling for a prayer vigil for peace April 11 in St. Peter’s …Read More

Going for three

Posted on Mar 26, 2026Mar 24, 2026 in Editorials
Going for three

By Dan Russo Editorial A three point shot clinched a stunning last minute victory for the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes over …Read More

Learning from the Irish

Posted on Mar 12, 2026Mar 9, 2026 in Editorials
Learning from the Irish

By Dan Russo Editorial “If it’s a symbol, to hell with it,” uttered Flannery O’Connor reportedly at a dinner party …Read More

Another industrial revolution

Posted on Feb 26, 2026Feb 24, 2026 in Editorials
Another industrial revolution

By   Dan Russo Editorial Pope Leo XIV told a group of clergy in Rome Feb. 20 that they should …Read More

In-person exams protect women

Posted on Feb 19, 2026Feb 17, 2026 in Editorials
In-person exams protect women

By Dan Russo Editorial If you knew a sex trafficker or abusive partner could more easily force a victim to …Read More

ESAs have been good for Iowa Catholic school students

Posted on Jan 22, 2026Jan 21, 2026 in Editorials
ESAs have been good for Iowa Catholic school students

By Dan Russo Editorial Catholic Schools Week is Jan. 25-31. It’s a good time to highlight an encouraging trend. For …Read More

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