George Dorman

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News Digest 12-19-23

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meets with Israeli leaders concerning the fighting in Gaza…Republicans in the Iowa legislature talk about speeding up income tax cuts.

News Digest 12-18-23

No agreement yet on additional military aid for Ukraine…Iowa is approaching a deadline for deciding whether to provide food assistance for low-income kids during the summer. 

News Digest 12-15-23

Congress has yet to approve additional aid for Israel and Ukraine as House members head home until the new year…Iowa Senate Democrats call for a committee meeting to look into the state’s nursing homes.

News Digest 12-14-23

The House approves an impeachment inquiry into President Biden…state tax revenues are expected to dip next fiscal year. 

Talking Pictures 12-13-23

Leave the World Behind (2023) and Saltburn (2023) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Monica Schmidt. 

News Digest 12-13-23

The UN adopts a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza…UNI faculty voice concerns about the school’s handling of shortfalls in athletic budgets. 

Top 88 for 2023

Steve Smith & Vital Information’s  “Time Flies”  was the Number-1 album in KCCK’s Top 88 jazz releases of 2023. The Jazz Defenders  “Scheming”  was Number-88. Following is the list of everything else in between. Click here for a printable version of KCCK’s Top 88 for 2023   1.   Steve Smith & Vital Information  “Time Flies”  …

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News Digest 12-12-23

The U.S. is not joining the call for a ceasefire in Gaza…a presidentialforum focusing on minority issues will not take place as scheduled in Des Moines.