The governor of Iowa must truly believe rural Iowans are dopes. She is tripling down on her attempt to privatize …
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Rick Moyle Guest Columnists Jan. 13, 2023 2:18 pm1065d ago
The governor of Iowa must truly believe rural Iowans are dopes. She is tripling down on her attempt to privatize …
Nick Covington Guest Columnists Jan. 16, 2023 10:31 am1062d ago
The group claims to have the interests of Iowa parents at heart, but a brief look at their donor disclosures tells us otherwise.
Cherie Dargan
Guest Columnists Jan. 11, 2023 1:38 pm1067d ago
Once, Iowans were proud of “the education state.” Our K-12 schools ranked near the top of the nation. Since early …
Deborah Gallagher
Guest Columnists Jan. 8, 2023 6:00 am1070d ago
I recently became aware that a rodeo event billed as the Battle by the River (Wild Horse Productions, LLC/ Sandburr …
David V. Wendell
Guest Columnists Jan. 8, 2023 6:00 am1070d ago
President Abraham Lincoln drafted the Emancipation Proclamation during the autumn of 1862 and it formally took effect 160 years ago …
Kurt Ullrich
Guest Columnists Jan. 8, 2023 6:00 am1070d ago
This morning five Canada geese flew low over the house, forming an uneven “v” formation, all chatting at once, heading …
Liz Mathis Guest Columnists Jan. 6, 2023 3:55 pm1072d ago
The upcoming legislative session will start with the strike of the gavel on Jan. 9 and for the first time …
Jean McMenimen Guest Columnists Jan. 6, 2023 3:54 pm1072d ago
In this age of contentious, partisan positioning, and campaign ads that maligned the opposition more than described positions of candidates, …
Guest Columnists Jan. 5, 2023 6:00 am1073d ago
There is a form of slavery taking place in Iowa right now. It’s called human trafficking, and it occurs when …
Mike Naig
Guest Columnists Jan. 3, 2023 6:00 am1075d ago
As we consider resolutions in anticipation of the new year, it’s also a time to reflect upon the past year. …
Norman Sherman
Guest Columnists Jan. 2, 2023 6:00 am1076d ago
When a second-grade kid kneels during the Pledge of Allegiance, you know you’ve got a problem. The protester could grow …
Emily J. Blomme
Guest Columnists Jan. 1, 2023 7:00 am1077d ago
As we close 2022, many feel gratitude. Grateful for some semblance of everyday normalcy, more social connections, and a general …
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