On Thursday, the Iowa Senate passed Senate File 159, which establishes a number of school choice provisions. It includes a …
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Cedar Rapids School Board Guest Columnists Feb. 2, 2021 12:00 am1833d ago
On Thursday, the Iowa Senate passed Senate File 159, which establishes a number of school choice provisions. It includes a …
Okpara Rice, John Tursi and Alejandro Pino Guest Columnists Feb. 3, 2021 4:52 pm1831d ago
YouthPort is a 501c3 nonprofit formed by a collaboration of Tanager Place, YPN and Boys & Girls Clubs of the …
Jess Mazour
Guest Columnists Feb. 1, 2021 7:39 pm1833d ago
A recent debate has risen regarding agriculture, ethanol and the climate. Some say ethanol is a good transition fuel as …
David V. Wendell
Guest Columnists Feb. 1, 2021 3:07 pm1833d ago
This year marks the 95th anniversary of the first nationally recognized celebration of African American history and culture in the …
Lois Cox and Katherine Tachau
Guest Columnists Feb. 3, 2021 4:55 pm1831d ago
Many things, large and small, have changed over the last four years. World leaders have come and gone. Important books …
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Guest Columnists Feb. 1, 2021 3:03 pm1833d ago
State Rep. Skyler Wheeler I love our country. I love the values, principles, and truths it was founded on. And …
Chris McCarville Guest Columnists Jan. 31, 2021 12:00 am1835d ago
The greatest gift my parents ever gave me, was that of a Catholic education. My three siblings and I grew …
LaSheila Yates Guest Columnists Jan. 30, 2021 6:00 am1836d ago
As a local Black business owner, one question I’ve pondered over the past several months is whether or not our …
State Rep. Christina Bohannan
Guest Columnists Jan. 27, 2021 5:00 pm1838d ago
Despite the pandemic, and amid concerns about violence surrounding the presidential inauguration, it is critical that Iowans realize what is …
John Hendrickson and Jonathan Williams
Guest Columnists Jan. 27, 2021 3:55 pm1838d ago
In 2018, Gov. Kim Reynolds and the legislature passed pro-growth tax reform that lowered income tax rates and broadened the …
Bruce Lear
Guest Columnists Jan. 27, 2021 8:05 am1839d ago
I’ve always been a fan of coupons. It’s an easy and painless way to get a discount from a private …
Ashley Hinson
Guest Columnists Jan. 26, 2021 9:49 am1840d ago
Iowans sent me to Washington to help end the chaos and dysfunction that runs rampant in Congress and hurts working …
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