I am running because I believe we have more work to do on poverty issues, livable wages, mental health and disability …
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Janelle Rettig, candidate for Johnson County Supervisor Guest Columnists Oct. 19, 2018 5:20 pm2575d ago
I am running because I believe we have more work to do on poverty issues, livable wages, mental health and disability …
Phil Hemingway, candidate for Johnson County Supervisor Guest Columnists Oct. 19, 2018 5:20 pm2575d ago
I was born and raised on my family’s century farm in rural Johnson County between Morse and Oasis. I am the …
Pat Heiden, candidate for Johnson County supervisor
Guest Columnists Oct. 19, 2018 5:20 pm2575d ago
I was born and raised on a dairy farm in Western Iowa, but Johnson County is my home. It has been …
Kurt Ullrich, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 18, 2018 2:30 pm2576d ago
It’s a cold October evening, my windows are open, and I hear what I think are voices and I can’t …
Jay Byers, Kristi Knous, Scott Raecker and Connie Ryan, guest columnists
Guest Columnists Oct. 17, 2018 9:04 am2577d ago
With the upcoming midterm elections, Iowans have an opportunity to change the dynamics by showing civility toward one another in …
Jonathan Freeman, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Oct. 15, 2018 7:00 am2579d ago
Days ago, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced he’s heading back to North Korea for another round of nuclear talks. …
Al Pierson, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 14, 2018 8:30 am2580d ago
Every time we get heavy rains up north I do not sleep well. Residents and business owners who have been …
Carroll McKibbin, guest columnist Guest Columnists Oct. 13, 2018 12:00 pm2581d ago
Happiness for a 9-year-old boy is a best friend whose father owns a drugstore. Pink, so nicknamed for his light …
Paul Pate, Secretary of State candidate
Guest Columnists Oct. 13, 2018 9:00 am2581d ago
My parents instilled in me at an early age the importance of giving back to the community. I have dedicated …
Deidre DeJear, Secretary of State candidate
Guest Columnists Oct. 13, 2018 9:00 am2581d ago
Over the last year while campaigning to be secretary of state, I’ve met Iowans in counties from Wapello to Woodbury. …
Rob Sand, State Auditor candidate
Guest Columnists Oct. 13, 2018 8:30 am2581d ago
If the state auditor’s race boils down to one issue, it is this: I’m the only candidate in the race …
Mary Mosiman, State Auditor candidate
Guest Columnists Oct. 13, 2018 8:30 am2581d ago
I’m Mary Mosiman, and I’m honored to serve you as Iowa’s state auditor. I have been serving as Iowa’s state …
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