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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 …
When young people see me, if they see me at all, I’m sure it’s a ‘look at the old guy …
The Duane Arnold Energy Center’s nuclear reactor near Cedar Rapids shut permanently in August 2020, and the site was slated …
There was a time when Americans knew a simple truth: our national security depends not just on the quality of …
Millions of Americans gleefully celebrated our nation’s 249 th birthday. Parades. Picnics. Family gatherings. Concerts. Fireworks. Millions of Americans woke …
As a PhD candidate at the University of Iowa, I focus on cleaning up toxic “forever chemicals” in soils and …
It was 80 years ago on July 16 when a mysterious flash of light and a massive explosion rumbled in …
Iowa politicians should tell us what they will do about all the pollution coming from this recently adopted corn and …
As Pascual Pedro’s parish priest and godfather, I am deeply troubled by the recent statements of Sens. Chuck Grassley and …
Iowa could become an outdoor recreation sensation if we clean up our waters and follow the lead of Iowa’s Great Lakes and RAGBRAI
After months of debate, President Donald Trump signed his “Big, Beautiful, Bill” into law on Independence Day. If Congress had …
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