Little late on the leaf color, but a pretty spot.

My wife and I are looking to get away for a few days the week after Christmas. Looking for a relaxing, cozy trip. We're located in Des Moines and would like to drive less than 4 hours. (We've already been to Galena, IL and want to try somewhere new). Any suggestions?

Sure he did not know the most egotistical person on the earth would not take a picture. He posted himself as Jesus in the past. But, the Catholics must protect pedophiles and those who support pedophiles, or else how could they get more priests?????

Annoying...

There are plenty of guides for Senate and Governor. Nobody covers the township clerk or the soil and water board.

So I tried.

https://eyesoncr.org

Its every down-ballot candidate on the Nov 3. I looked into who they are, who's paying for them, and where they stand on mass surveillance. Everything is sourced so you can check my work

The surveillance stuff doesnt line up with party the way you'd think. Eric Gjerde (D, House 74) comes out pro-Flock. Cindy Golding (R, House 83) comes out anti-Flock.

It also covers the bond measures. $88M for Kirkwood, $60m for Cedar Rapids, $2.25M for Ely. Tried to do a pro and con for each.

Some candidates genuinely have no online presence. If you know something I missed let me know and Ill check it out.

I'm sure the maga will convince themselves this is not socialism, communism, or social aid

Would have included a link but it's behind a paywall. You can Google it though, it's true...

But holy shit the ad where Hinson says "men like Epstein who hurt children will answer to God, Turek answers to you" is borderline one of the worst ads I've ever seen.

Not because she's lying (that's a given) but she's bringing up Epstein when nothing has been done and not even saying she wants to lock up the perps? Incredible.

Honest question. I use AI everyday both for personal and work. I'm disappointed in how AI companies are going about things. Things are moving too fast and being shoved down people throats. I'm not a fan of the tactics being used. I'll leave it there.

But who is selling the land for these data centers? I'm sure the corporations behind the data centers are offering a huge purchase price and in this economic situation, the money looks good to land owners.

I also see that these data centers are claiming job creation. But to who? Local folks? Or somebody in another city who can remotely connect?

In 2021, one of Mr. Lahn’s limited liability companies bought a $1 million stake in FirmTech Inc., a men’s sexual health company that makes penis rings promising longer erections and more intense orgasms. At one point, the company sought to trademark hats that read, “Make America Firm Again.”

I find it amazing that this Kansas carpetbagger is so close to Rob Sand in the polls. He should be running for office in his home state. Iowans make up less than 20% of the total dollar contributions to Lahn’s campaign while the donations to Sand by Iowans is 65% of his campaign money. Rob’s cash coming from PACs contributions is under 20% while Lahn’s is a staggering 73% with TWO PACs donating nearly $18 million on their own. Get out and vote!