Looking at a map of America’s national parks, one might think that the beauty of our nation can be found …
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Joe Schomberg and Alexa Perez, guest columnists Guest Columnists Jun. 9, 2019 5:14 pm2438d ago
Looking at a map of America’s national parks, one might think that the beauty of our nation can be found …
Marianne Ley Hayek, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jun. 9, 2019 5:11 pm2438d ago
There is a big difference between negotiating fair trade dealsand engaging in trade wars. With the latest round of tariffs …
Kurt Ullrich, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jun. 9, 2019 7:00 am2438d ago
When I moved to rural Iowa 20 years ago almost everyone around me had horses, and often times I felt …
Kristin Aschenbrenner and Joe McGovern, guest columnists
Guest Columnists Jun. 9, 2019 7:00 am2438d ago
The Nature Conservancy in Iowa and Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation have been entrusted to hold conservation easements across the state, …
Liz Orton, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jun. 3, 2019 7:00 am2444d ago
In my work as a crisis counseling and suicide-prevention trainer, I know all too well that Iowa’s mental health resources …
John Delaney, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jun. 2, 2019 7:00 am2445d ago
Whether you live in a small town or a city, it’s obvious that America’s infrastructure needs an upgrade. Between roads …
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June 6 marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied landing on the shores of Normandy, France, to insert mass …
Joe Bolkcom, guest columnist Guest Columnists May. 31, 2019 12:46 pm2447d ago
We all make mistakes. Gov. Kim Reynolds made a mistake when she vetoed legislation that would make essential improvements to …
Nicholas Johnson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 29, 2019 11:44 am2449d ago
‘It is unthinkable Americans would re-elect Trump,” a friend said the other day. I told him to think harder. Here’s …
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 26, 2019 11:46 am2452d ago
People who open up their homes and their hearts to children in need are truly special. They provide a stability, …
State Rep. Michael Bergan, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 26, 2019 7:00 am2452d ago
Over the past few weeks Iowans received and deposited their tax refunds without much thought. Tax returns are one of …
Dr. Charles Goldman, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 22, 2019 11:42 am2456d ago
As a surgeon and palliative care physician who has been caring for cancer patients for over 25 years, I urge …
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