The minimum wage for members of Congress is $174,000 a year, a little over $3,000 a week. For many of …
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The minimum wage for members of Congress is $174,000 a year, a little over $3,000 a week. For many of …
My earliest memory was walking into preschool and instantly understanding I looked different. It wasn’t long before I was treated …
Iowa City Council members last week suspended the historic anti-racism panel they themselves put in place just a few months …
President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are celebrating the recent passage of the American Rescue Plan Act, which is …
In the 2020 election, and as Iowa faced unpredictable flooding and the derecho, we saw climate change emerge as a …
There are no strings attached for an independent contractor. As a person with a chronic condition whose health prevents me …
U.S. News ranked Iowa as the No. 1 state for opportunity last week, continuing the consistent positive trend from the …
Two license plates are better than one, especially if your life or property depends upon it. Recently, the Iowa General …
When you think about what makes Iowa’s economy strong, choice, convenience and affordability come to mind. Business owners like myself …
Many Iowans support traffic cameras because local officials claim that these devices will improve safety. But for people all across …
Politics have been tearing families apart. Few issues can bridge the political divide. But in Cedar Rapids, three generations of …
Some things we prize can’t protect themselves. Like the environment. Since 1970 it’s had the Environmental Protection Agency. Our democracy …
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