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Third parties in our political system are feel good efforts for relatively few activists or for a single rich one. …
It was, I assume, a family gathering. Out by the railed fence in my front yard two adult wild turkeys …
‘Many Iowans like myself would like some relief from high property taxes. We are all struggling with extremely high prices …
As a budding school therapist, I’ve had to introduce myself to many new forms of play the past few years. …
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It’s that time of year again. The annual eat-your-weight-in-foods-on-a-stick at the State Fair. And the annual trip to Target for …
In 1866, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution approving the creation of a Statuary Hall a chamber in the U.S. …
I have vague memories of learning how to ride a bike. Many of my friends were already two-wheeling, and I …
Nancy Boettger recently provided Iowans with a teachable moment about climate change and the nature of science in general, although …
A majority of states across the country, including here in Iowa, currently use managed care for at least some portion …
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