In June, after declaring my campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor, I started traveling the state to hold Interview …
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Julie Stauch Guest Columnists Jul. 25, 2025 6:01 am149d ago
In June, after declaring my campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor, I started traveling the state to hold Interview …
Rep. Randy Feenstra Guest Columnists Jul. 25, 2025 6:00 am149d ago
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 delivered historic tax relief for families, farmers, workers, and businesses. Championed …
Bruce Lear
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It’s 90 before 9 a.m. Not a whiff stirs Old Glory. Bicycle tires stick to steaming asphalt. But two towns …
Jenifer Secrist
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As we reflect on the challenging times brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s imperative to recognize the unwavering commitment …
Kurt Ullrich
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When young people see me, if they see me at all, I’m sure it’s a ‘look at the old guy …
Dr. Steven Rippentrop
Guest Columnists Jul. 22, 2025 11:50 am151d ago
I stand beside Todd Patterson, CEO of Washington County Hospital and Clinics, who put it plainly: “When policymakers in Washington …
Joseph Mangano Guest Columnists Jul. 19, 2025 5:00 am155d ago
The Duane Arnold Energy Center’s nuclear reactor near Cedar Rapids shut permanently in August 2020, and the site was slated …
Russell Saffell Guest Columnists Jul. 18, 2025 9:40 am155d ago
There was a time when Americans knew a simple truth: our national security depends not just on the quality of …
Gordie Felger
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Millions of Americans gleefully celebrated our nation’s 249 th birthday. Parades. Picnics. Family gatherings. Concerts. Fireworks. Millions of Americans woke …
David Ramotowski
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As a PhD candidate at the University of Iowa, I focus on cleaning up toxic “forever chemicals” in soils and …
William Lambers
Guest Columnists Jul. 17, 2025 8:24 am156d ago
It was 80 years ago on July 16 when a mysterious flash of light and a massive explosion rumbled in …
Bob Watson
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Iowa politicians should tell us what they will do about all the pollution coming from this recently adopted corn and …
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