Jan. 13, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ gave her Condition of the State speech. It took a while to remember that much …
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Bruce Lear Guest Columnists Jan. 28, 2026 6:37 am8d ago
Jan. 13, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ gave her Condition of the State speech. It took a while to remember that much …
William Lambers Guest Columnists Jan. 28, 2026 6:36 am8d ago
Especially at a time when we are trying to stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Trump administration should not be …
Kylie Spies
Guest Columnists Jan. 25, 2026 5:00 am11d ago
The honesty is admirable, if a half-dozen years too late. “If you want everything to stay the same, then it’s …
John Hendrickson
Guest Columnists Jan. 25, 2026 5:00 am11d ago
In 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. At the heart of the …
Christina Eicher
Guest Columnists Jan. 25, 2026 5:00 am11d ago
When people think about local government, they often picture the things they see every day: the street plowed after a …
Ed Tibbetts
Guest Columnists Jan. 25, 2026 5:00 am11d ago
Ever since taking power a decade ago, Republicans in state government have moved aggressively to limit the right to vote …
Rep. Kenan Judge Guest Columnists Jan. 25, 2026 5:00 am11d ago
Iowa is an agricultural state and plays a major role in feeding America and the rest of the world. Iowa …
Rep. Austin Baeth Guest Columnists Jan. 24, 2026 4:45 am12d ago
For years we’ve known that excess nitrate in our waterways has contributed to the aquatic dead zone in the Gulf. …
Guest Columnists Jan. 24, 2026 4:30 am12d ago
When it comes to education, partnership with parents matters. At Xavier Catholic Schools (XCS), we believe this deeply. This belief …
B.J. Hoffman
Guest Columnists Jan. 23, 2026 7:36 am13d ago
For years, Iowa has been a national example of how to regulate gambling responsibly, thoughtfully, and in line with our …
Bonnie Ewoldt
Guest Columnists Jan. 23, 2026 7:36 am13d ago
Last week, HF2104, the first property rights bill of this legislative session, had barely been introduced when Summit and its …
Crystal Hall
Guest Columnists Jan. 22, 2026 6:47 am14d ago
When we talk about youth well-being, we often focus on what happens after a crisis. But the data in front …
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