The good folks on the radio news tell me more snow is on the way and, much as I love …
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The good folks on the radio news tell me more snow is on the way and, much as I love …
In a field behind the buildings of our state institutions lie dozens of unmarked graves, some with stones bearing only …
Here’s an idea: Let’s divert tax dollars from local schools to help wealthy families and families with high functioning students …
Our education system is the foundation of our state. Each of us believe that, which is why each of us …
As the son of a fourth generation Iowa farmer – and someone who switched careers to become a teacher, coach, …
Giving away money can be difficult. It’s a dilemma we learned when we received our recent economic stimulus check. We …
It encouraging to see the ‘bottle bill” come to the attention of the Iowa Legislature. However, none of the bills …
The snake oil salesmen who peddle tax cuts for corporations and the rich as the key to prosperity are at …
As the 89th Iowa General Assembly began this year, a disturbing narrative emerged in the opening statements of leaders at …
On Thursday, the Iowa Senate passed Senate File 159, which establishes a number of school choice provisions. It includes a …
YouthPort is a 501c3 nonprofit formed by a collaboration of Tanager Place, YPN and Boys & Girls Clubs of the …
A recent debate has risen regarding agriculture, ethanol and the climate. Some say ethanol is a good transition fuel as …
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