John EgeOn a Whim and a HorseThe drama I had never intended to watch has me yearning for a home. Home, and a sense of family.May 12May 12
Carey RowlandChicago!While visiting Chicago, I was inspired by Carl Sandberg’s classic poem, composed in 1916. Sitting on a bench, Chicago River in front of me…Oct 20, 2023Oct 20, 2023
David Wade ChambersinPrism & PenRed Hills MilitiaThe Ben Nathan Murder, Chapter 5May 17, 2022May 17, 2022
David J. AdamsWhat Heartland Cities can learn from the Cincinnati BengalsThis past Super Bowl Sunday marked a historic run for the Cincinnati Bengals, its die-hard fans who never lost hope and a nation who loves…Feb 24, 2022Feb 24, 2022
David J. AdamsEconomic Growth Beats Through the HeartlandEarlier this month, the House passed the America Competes Act, which aims to invest in domestic research, manufacturing and innovation to…Feb 16, 2022Feb 16, 2022
David J. AdamsPredictions for the Heartland in 2022At this time last year, we were hopeful for a transition from a worldwide pandemic year to one with a return to normalcy. It began…Jan 25, 2022Jan 25, 2022
Dalton DelanThe ghost of Christmas screen presenceWhat is Christmas in 2021? Dickens was the Disney of his day, and he colored it in 1843 with familial nostalgia, an allegory of greed…Dec 24, 2021Dec 24, 2021
Carol A. CraigHeartland HolidayDozens of flags, triumphantly unfurled in a stiff breeze, provide sober pause as we enter the rural cemetery on this hot, dry, late May…Jun 7, 2021Jun 7, 2021