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The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) makes a positive difference for nearly one third of all Iowans by helping …
Ten states now regulate marijuana like alcohol. In November, Michigan voters approved legal sales of marijuana to adults. The newly …
I live in a middle-class neighborhood in Cedar Rapids – or maybe I should say a middle class ‘block” since …
I was heartbroken as I sat alone in the house I grew up in. Mom and Dad lived there during …
As a school district leader, I am compelled to bring relevance to tough issues that impact the lives of our …
I promised interested parties that I would take a minute to share my thoughts regarding the Iowa House 55 contested …
By the time you read this the worst of the cold will be past. But right now I’m watching a …
As a black executive raising two biracial sons, issues of social justice and equality are a personal passion of mine. …
John Sorensen, president and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association, understandably was just doing his job as the chief lobbyist …
Earlier this month, NBC’s ‘Meet the Press” proclaimed that it would no longer host guests who dispute the rock-solid science …
The Iowa Senate must change course and explicitly adopt long-standing rules that enable public access to the legislative process. Last …
In 2019, museums don’t just showcase history, they are responsible for demonstrating how history impacted yesterday and unraveling its relevance …
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