The Republican Administration is hurting people here and around the world. Many of them children. “The USAID cuts . . . may have led to between 500,000 to 1,000,000 lives lost in 2025 compared to previous years.” www.cnn.com/2026/02/04/w...

The Morrill Fire in Nebraska has killed 1 and consumed 549,000 acres with 0% containment. This is more than 10% of the entire area burned by U.S. wildfires in 2025, and makes it one of the 20 largest fires in U.S. history. Sunday forecast is grim: High Wind Warning, 25-35 mph winds, gusting to 50.

Praying for them and their loved ones.

John “Alex” Klinner killed in the attack on Iran, leaving behind a wife and three children. Praying for them and all of his loved ones, and a rapid end to this war and destruction. www.wsfa.com/2026/03/14/a...

Tyler Simmons, Columbus, Ohio, killed in the refueling plane crash in the attack on Iran. Praying for him and his loved ones, and an end to this war before anyone else is killed. www.nbc4i.com/news/local-n...

More sorrow from the attack on Iran. Four killed in plane crash and two are still missing. Praying for those who have died and their loved ones, and for our leaders to stop the war before anyone else is killed. www.bbc.com/news/article...

AP report on crash of American plane in attack on Iran. Report: 5 crew members. Need to end this before others are killed or injured. No confidence Trump has any plan or ability to get that done. He should resign or be removed from office in favor of competent people who can negotiate end to war.

My vote in the Congressional primary. I hope you will consider Clint. Nothing negative about the other candidates. This is a must-win district for our state, our country, our democracy, and our future.

Oil tankers bombed. This is an economic, environmental, and humanitarian disaster. Congress needs to stop this war and remove Trump from office before he causes any more damage.

Rob Sand has opened a campaign office at 3621 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids (on the south end of the Town and Country Center). I hope you can stop by and meet the staff working there, pick up a yard sign, make a contribution, and volunteer to help elect him Governor.

The attack on the Iranian school was egregious. ”Beyond the moral considerations, civilian casualties fuel militant recruiting and hinder intelligence-gathering. . . . (1/2) www.propublica.org/article/trum...

Fr. Pierre al-Rahi, had earlier refused, along with other priests, to obey an order by the Israeli military to evacuate the Christian village of Qlayaa, a Maronite village of some 8,000 inhabitants in the Marjayoun district, a few miles from the Israeli border.

March 9, 2026, officially set a new record high high (74) and a new record high low (43) In Cedar Rapids, Iowa. That is 28 record highs in Cedar Rapids since January 1, 2024, versus 3 record lows.

As of 6 pm, we hit 73 degrees today. Old record (2021) was 68. Our low so far was 43. Old record (2021) was 42.

Climate change is accelerating. Hope our native plants and animals don’t get too confused. And watch out for ticks.

Since January 1, 2024, Cedar Rapids has experienced 26 record highs versus 3 record lows. Today (March 9, 2026) we could break the records set in 2021 for both record high low (42) and record high high (68). Climate change is accelerating. Watch out for ticks.

Iran’s people were facing a horrible shortage of water before the war began. If we are destroying desalination plants and setting fire to Teheran we are committing unfathomable crimes.

Another petroleum failure, this one in Corydon (Iowa). www.kcci.com/article/cory...

“You can see that the rain, the rainwater is actually black – also saturated, it appears, with oil.” CNN’s Fred Pleitgen reporting from Iran after attack on Iranian oil facilities, March 8, 2026.

Very disappointed that Congress did not vote to stop the attacks against Iran yesterday. This is more bad news: U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iranian health care facilities. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Jobs are down and prices are up. Trump and the Republican Administration and Republican Congress are hurting our economy. www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...

At least the State Department had a great plan in place to evacuate all the Americans from the Middle East who are trying to leave.

Tragic loss of U.S. troops in Kuwait. I hope and pray our leaders have a plan to end this war soon.

Here is a report on the “mass funeral” for the 160+ students and staff killed at an Iranian school during the Israel-United States attack. Whatever actually happened, this is what Iranians are hearing, seeing, and experiencing. I hope and pray our leaders have a plan to end this war soon.

Death toll for American troops in the attack on Iran is up to 6. Praying for them and for this war to end before anyone else is killed or injured. thehill.com/policy/defen...

So sad. “Although the U.S. military reported no casualties on Saturday, on Sunday it said three U.S. troops were killed and another five were seriously wounded in U.S. operations against Iran.” www.reuters.com/world/us-mil...

If it is true - ABC is reporting it and other outlets have video footage - the United States and Israel attacked an elementary school in Iran killing 57 and wounding 60. That is egregious. Congress must stop further attacks.

Congress has not authorized this attack. Praying for safety for our troops, for those who have been killed, and for a rapid end to this conflict.

Cedar Rapids was 6.8 degrees Fahrenheit above average for the month of February before today.

Here is a report that the refugee Nurul was dumped at a coffee shop that was not open. www.thebulwark.com/p/same-bruta...

Nurul Amin Shah Alam crossed oceans to flee unimaginable violence, only to die here — where he should have been safe. The cruelty is endless.

Have you signed the petition originated by St. Paul’s United Methodist Church to Hinson on immigration? Could you find others to sign too? secure.everyaction.com/TXV9P961QkWq...

ICE is out of control, disregarding local police and policies, violating the law, violating court orders, violating people’s rights, and injuring or killing people. Congress needs to stop it.

There is so much wrong with the current President and the Republican Administration. But the Epstein file mess by itself should be enough for Congress to remove him from office. www.npr.org/2026/02/24/n...

To my knowledge, payments to commodity growers haven’t gone out yet, either, and the specialty crop payments are even further behind. And not every farmer will get a “fair share” or enough to offset the damage that the Republican Administration is doing. www.iowapublicradio.org/harvest-publ...

The Republican Administration is mistreating people and hurting our economy. Congress needs to get ICE under control before anyone else is hurt. This time: Detaining British grandmother who was vacationing here. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

The cover-up just never ends. Rest in peace, Ruben Ray Martinez.

I am endorsing Zach Wahls for US Senate. I served with Zach in the Iowa Senate and I know Iowans can trust him to work for our best interests. Zach is a champion for the poor and working families. He supports our health and economic well-being. He embraces safe, clean, affordable renewable energy.

Here is the U2 tribute to Renee Good, called “American Obituary.” Stop ICE, or get it under control, before anyone else is killed or injured. m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3zi...

Linda Davis, an elementary school special education teacher, was killed in Georgia by an undocumented driver who was fleeing as ICE pursued him. ICE had not consulted with local police and violated the local “no chase” rule. (1/2) www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Linda Davis, a K-8 special education teacher, was killed today after ICE pursued a driver fleeing a traffic stop in Georgia. Linda Davis is one of many people who have died after coming into contact with ICE. The government doesn't record these deaths, but we do.

GEORGIA — “beloved teacher” Dr. Linda Davis killed in a car crash as ICE chased a man through the streets: www.wtoc.com/2026/02/16/s... Even the ICE release (which blames Dems🤔) says his only crime was being undocumented: www.ice.gov/news/release...

Linda Davis, a K-8 teacher in Savannah, Georgia, was killed in a car crash by a man fleeing ICE Local authorities said they were unaware of any ICE operations in the area. "We have a no chase policy," a county chairman said www.wtoc.com/2026/02/16/s...

Congress needs to stop ICE before anyone else is killed or injured. In Georgia - without consulting local police in a community with a “no chase” policy - ICE chased a suspect who ran into and killed an elementary school teacher Linda Davis. www.wtoc.com/2026/02/16/s...

First day of the Minnesota Legislature today without Melissa Hortman. Another painful moment.

Remembering Melissa Hortman today.

February 16, 2026 Hit 70 in Cedar Rapids today. Second earliest day ever to hit 70. Before today, we were already 7 degrees above average for February without any measurable precipitation. I am concerned about the native plants and animals and the drought.

National job numbers were revised down by a million jobs for 2025. The Republican Administration and its policies are costing us jobs and hurting our economy.

Climate change (and the overheating of the earth) is accelerating. We urgently need action to cut climate pollution and build a safer, healthier, and abundant renewable energy future.