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Most people agree that we all need to ‘support the troops.” Sometimes that phrase is used to raise money for …
Sen. Bernie Sanders won the 2020 Iowa caucuses by 6,000 popular votes, propelled by the strength of his grassroots movement …
While many of us are relieved the chaos of the caucuses are behind us, Iowa families deserve more than just …
I was having coffee recently with a friend who sits on a local board with me. The organization is embarking …
Farmers know all too well the price of our national failure to address climate change. According to Iowa farm organizations, …
Iowans take the caucuses seriously, and rightfully so. But with the caucuses over, and the candidates, the press corps and …
This was my first opportunity to participate in the Iowa caucuses, since I moved to Iowa after the 2016 caucuses. …
As a child, my mother brought me to the caucus to witness democracy in action. She would curtly nod to …
Before the large town halls and the massive rallies as candidates’ campaigns gain steam, I like the more intimate meetings …
It’s time to lay the Iowa caucuses to rest. This relic from the past apparently continues to work well in …
I love Iowa. I love it for its beauty, its kindness and its desire to be better. I love it …
The first thing I consider when I go to an event is accessibility. Will I even be able to enter …
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