H. L. Mencken (1880–1956) was a reporter, literary critic, editor, author — and a famous American agnostic in the twentieth century. From his role in the Scopes Trial to his advocacy of science and ...

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A unique exhibit featuring Iowa writer Ruth Suckow is on display at the Kendall Young Library in Webster City. The exhibit, ...

There are apparently differences in the expectations of those in the new Trump administration who oppose immigration. Some like Laura Loomer, influencer at-large, expected that all immigration would ...

A unique exhibit featuring Iowa writer Ruth Suckow is on display at the Kendall Young Library in Webster City. The exhibit, which is free for viewing in the genealogy area of the library, is a time ...

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Researchers have applied AI to every step of the drug development process. But this might not be enough to design safe and effective drugs.

Jennifer “Spags” Spingola and her blue violin have been around the world. The flying V, six-string electric violin was made for her nine years ago by Wood Violins of New York. “It’s one of ...

The Creepy Creeps is made up of players from bands such as the Locust, Struggle, and Tarantula Hawk. The band usually dresses in mariachi clothes, with skulls painted on their faces. Mixing punk ...