One of the most essential doctrines of a person’s faith, regardless of denomination, is prayer. Church services throughout the country …
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John Sheda Guest Columnists Mar. 18, 2020 4:00 pm2057d ago
One of the most essential doctrines of a person’s faith, regardless of denomination, is prayer. Church services throughout the country …
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley Guest Columnists Mar. 18, 2020 3:30 pm2057d ago
This week, I scheduled a dozen county meetings in keeping with my annual tour across the state to keep in …
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Guest Columnists Mar. 18, 2020 1:00 pm2057d ago
All too often, like the boy who cried ‘wolf,” the word ‘crisis” is casually tossed about to grab attention or …
Mike Conner
Guest Columnists Mar. 18, 2020 11:19 am2058d ago
‘Iowa Nice” is a simple motto to some and a way of life for most. It may present itself in …
Paul Gowder
Guest Columnists Feb. 7, 2023 1:57 pm1001d ago
On March 17, 2020, Gov. Reynolds issued a wide-ranging public health order making sweeping, mandatory, changes to daily life across …
Thom Krystofiak
Guest Columnists Mar. 18, 2020 7:00 am2058d ago
Countries that responded quickly and aggressively to the coronavirus have had impressive success in containing it. Others, like the U.S., …
Iowa City Downtown Arts Alliance Guest Columnists Mar. 17, 2020 12:58 pm2058d ago
The impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus escalates across the nation and threatens our community. We in the arts have seen …
State Rep. Molly Donahue Guest Columnists Mar. 17, 2020 10:52 am2059d ago
With the 30-day shutdown at the Iowa Legislature and the governor’s recommendation of a four-week closure of the school systems …
Steffen Schmidt
Guest Columnists Mar. 17, 2020 10:26 am2059d ago
As we race to understand and deal with the COVID-19, it’s interesting and sobering to remember that we had a …
State Sen. Joe Bolkcom
Guest Columnists Mar. 16, 2020 3:30 pm2059d ago
Gov. Reynold’s Invest in Iowa plan will throw our mental health system into chaos. Her plan calls for raising the …
George Ball
Guest Columnists Mar. 16, 2020 7:00 am2060d ago
On March 20, just before 11 a.m., unplug your backlit screen, stroll outdoors and take in the buoyant charm of …
John Hendrickson and Laura Ebke
Guest Columnists Mar. 16, 2020 7:00 am2060d ago
Reducing the property tax burden is a priority for most Iowans. Cities and counties across Iowa are in the process …
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