Aidan Hansen News Today

Last year at my parent’s parish – where I grew up in – held a meeting about church attendance. In this meeting, they discussed a pertinent topic that church officials have been concerned about: getting young people into church. Parishioners brought up different ideas; “New technology,” one said. “More interaction, or Socratic Seminar style,” said...

Analyzing constellations, seated meditation, community prayer service— all these practices and more can be found within Chicago’s rich and diverse spiritual landscape. A simple search on Eventbrite or Google Maps can lead to a plethora of opportunities to immerse oneself in a unique, spiritual space aimed at self improvement, social connection and societal betterment.  Each...

Memorial Day is Monday. We have a list of events in Ames and Story County, from parades to color guards and speeches.