Poised on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Dubuque provided a vital entry point for westward expansion. Explorers, Native Americans, fur traders, lead miners and pilgrims all played a part in the little-known history of Iowa's Driftless Region. It was Dubuque that contributed the first military company in the country for service at the start of the Civil War. Jefferson Davis made a foray into the city in pursuit of lead miners. And gangster...

Daniel argues that it's time for Christians to stop apologizing about every bad things that's been said or done in the name of Christianity. Instead we should realize that how we talk about Christian community matters. She urges open-minded Christians to explore ways to talk about their faith journeys that are reasonable, rigorous, and real.