Only days after the new 116th Congress began, Republicans’ efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act have been on full …
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Liz Bennett, guest columnist Guest Columnists Feb. 3, 2019 5:30 am2468d ago
Only days after the new 116th Congress began, Republicans’ efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act have been on full …
Carroll McKibbin, guest columnist Guest Columnists Feb. 2, 2019 3:30 pm2468d ago
In the pre-television days of my childhood nothing surpassed the excitement of attending Saturday matinees at Guthrie Center’s Garden Theater. …
Richardt Cherwitz, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Feb. 2, 2019 1:30 pm2469d ago
Last month, President Donald Trump spoke in the Rose Garden, declaring that, after 35 days of nearly 1 million people …
Madalyn Staggs, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Feb. 2, 2019 5:30 am2469d ago
Girl Scout Cookies are an iconic American treat. When you start thinking about delicious Samoas, Tagalongs, S’mores, and Thin Mints, …
Chad Palmer, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Feb. 1, 2019 10:30 am2470d ago
Iowans should be ashamed of our legislators for passing Senate File 2311 last year. In addition to a recent national …
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Guest Columnists Jan. 30, 2019 7:15 am2472d ago
Chuck Grassley and Mike Naig, guest columnists As we start the new year and look ahead to what we as …
Brent Willett, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 28, 2019 2:00 pm2474d ago
Virtually every Iowan will be touched by the need for long-term care at some point in their lifetime. As we …
Mike Owen, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 28, 2019 9:40 am2474d ago
Early in a legislative session, it can help to start from common ground. Surely all Iowans, of any political stripe, …
Amy Lasack, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 27, 2019 6:30 am2475d ago
In this ever-changing world, all industries need to be able to adapt. In fact, history has taught us repeatedly how …
Brenda Neville, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 27, 2019 6:30 am2475d ago
Trucking is important to Iowa, and Iowa carriers are very proud of the important role they play in serving this …
Coen Olson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 27, 2019 5:45 am2475d ago
Two years ago, I began my career as a medical lab scientist at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics …
John Hale, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 27, 2019 5:30 am2475d ago
Imagine a public servant delivering a message to the Iowa House of Representatives, the Iowa Senate, the governor and lieutenant …
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