I traveled to France in mid-February to conduct some work. When I arrived, the coronavirus was a Chinese issue in …
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Slaton Anthony Guest Columnists Mar. 20, 2020 10:21 am2152d ago
I traveled to France in mid-February to conduct some work. When I arrived, the coronavirus was a Chinese issue in …
Kacie Griffith Guest Columnists Mar. 19, 2020 5:04 pm2153d ago
It is a commonly held sentiment that social media can act as both a blessing and a curse. During times …
Joan Schnabel and Jennie Schmidt
Guest Columnists Mar. 20, 2020 11:19 am2152d ago
We all know that the novel coronavirus infects people from all walks of life, all economic groups, ages, genders, religions, …
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An Iowa Senate bill, Senate File 2366, that would modify the work requirements for Iowans receiving Medicaid and SNAP benefits, …
John Sheda
Guest Columnists Mar. 18, 2020 4:00 pm2154d 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 pm2154d 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 pm2154d 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 am2154d ago
‘Iowa Nice” is a simple motto to some and a way of life for most. It may present itself in …
Paul Gowder
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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 am2154d 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 pm2155d 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 am2155d ago
With the 30-day shutdown at the Iowa Legislature and the governor’s recommendation of a four-week closure of the school systems …
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