One of the first “Mother’s Day” celebrations was to unite women in the cause of world peace. In 1870 author …
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William Lambers Guest Columnists May. 11, 2025 5:00 am224d ago
One of the first “Mother’s Day” celebrations was to unite women in the cause of world peace. In 1870 author …
Mike Owen Guest Columnists May. 10, 2025 5:00 am225d ago
It’s déjà vu all over again. Those who tried and failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act in 2017 are …
Luke Niforatos
Guest Columnists May. 9, 2025 8:32 am226d ago
The Iowa House recently approved a bill that would expand access to mind-altering drugs in the state, namely psilocybin — …
Dr. Jennifer Schuchmann
Guest Columnists May. 9, 2025 8:30 am226d ago
I’m an OB/GYN in Iowa, and I’m worried — not just for myself, but for the future of maternal care …
Jason Semprini
Guest Columnists May. 8, 2025 8:44 am227d ago
Iowa lawmakers continue to advance Senate File 638, a proposal to raise taxes on e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches — products …
Lyle Muller
Guest Columnists May. 8, 2025 8:42 am227d ago
Student-run newspapers at colleges across the country are under fire, which is not news in other years, but is extraordinary …
Caryl Lyons Guest Columnists May. 6, 2025 5:37 am229d ago
I have lived in this country for 82 years now, and I have always believed in the values of the …
Andrew Johnson Guest Columnists May. 6, 2025 5:33 am229d ago
As the Legislature focuses on budget negotiations, the Governor’s omnibus energy bill ( House File 834, Senate File 585 ) …
Fred Hubler
Guest Columnists May. 15, 2025 8:41 pm219d ago
The sequestration of carbon dioxide is an even worse idea than intermittent wind and solar energy. Wind and solar require …
David V. Wendell
Guest Columnists May. 4, 2025 5:00 am231d ago
World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago this week
Zachary Michael Jack
Guest Columnists May. 4, 2025 5:00 am231d ago
Like most rural Iowans, I’m used to hearing about deserts — “food deserts,” “medical deserts,” “legal deserts.” And now comes …
Stacey A. Pawlak
Guest Columnists May. 5, 2025 10:23 am229d ago
Listen up, kids of all ages: Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11! Mother’s Day became an official US holiday in …
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