On Sept. 16, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 2 “World Day for Farmed Animals.” The proclamation brings …
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Emerson Slomka Guest Columnists Nov. 20, 2022 7:00 am1119d ago
On Sept. 16, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 2 “World Day for Farmed Animals.” The proclamation brings …
Guest Columnists Nov. 20, 2022 7:00 am1119d ago
A red tide can be deadly for ocean swimmers. An election red tide can drown the idea of bringing Iowa …
Derek Muller
Guest Columnists Nov. 20, 2022 7:00 am1119d ago
I’m an election law expert who ran a polling station this election — here’s what I learned about the powerful role of local officials in applying the law fairly
Guest Columnists Nov. 19, 2022 7:00 am1120d ago
While the Nov. 8 midterm election has passed, several ballot tabulations, recounts and court challenges are in-the-works. Should election results …
Guest Columnists Nov. 14, 2022 6:00 am1125d ago
Holy cow pie! The Bible continues to be one of the most frequent targets of book banners in our country. …
Patrick Muller
Guest Columnists Nov. 13, 2022 6:00 am1126d ago
It’s that time of year when people will pack high school gyms to watch basketball, and I would like to …
Guest Columnists Nov. 13, 2022 6:00 am1126d ago
Expanding your equity lens in philanthropy through the CCF movement
Cheryl Miller and David Osterberg Guest Columnists Nov. 13, 2022 6:00 am1126d ago
Over the next 10 years, hundreds of billions of dollars will flow to small businesses, nonprofits, government entities, and homeowners …
Kurt Ullrich
Guest Columnists Nov. 13, 2022 6:00 am1126d ago
Lately I’ve been noticing what are called murmurations of European starlings, large flocks flying together in absolute coordination, swooping, dipping, …
Roxanne Erdahl
Guest Columnists Nov. 13, 2022 6:00 am1126d ago
I grew up in a household where the saying “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” …
Chaz Allen
Guest Columnists Nov. 12, 2022 6:00 am1127d ago
As the nation continues to be hit by inflation, supply chain issues and the pandemic, Iowa has powered through these …
Guest Columnists Nov. 11, 2022 6:00 am1128d ago
Bells worldwide were rung at the eleventh hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, to celebrate …
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