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Our admiration goes to the Davids of the world: those who stand up, speak out and fight back, refusing to …
The phrase “shining city on a hill” is a well-known metaphor used to describe a nation that is a beacon …
While members of Congress are in Washington grappling with tax reform, the people of Iowa are looking at a mixed …
The U.S. House’s reconciliation bill proposes to cut, gut and weaken both the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Medicaid. …
No peace can be founded upon starvation. We are seeing this tragedy in Gaza as food supplies have run out …
With the headache of Tax Day behind us, small business owners are looking ahead with a new worry — will …
I’ve said it before, and, humbly in my practiced manner, I say it again. Donald Trump is a miracle worker. …
On Memorial Day, Americans remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep the nation safe, strong, and peaceful. As …
Orlan Love, a Vietnam War Navy veteran, delivered this speech on Memorial Day 2018 at the Quasqueton Cemetery. The remains …
The other night, at dusk, a male deer sporting small velvet antlers grazed in my backyard, just a few feet …
There were many natural ‘lakes’ that were drained for farming after people of European descent arrived in Iowa. How many …
Editor’s note: Quinn Pettifer, a longtime member of our editorial board, is pursuing a new role at Kirkwood Community College. …
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