Just four years ago, Iowa elected officials passed a landmark law to protect Iowans’ privacy when they join, donate to, …
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Heather Lauer Guest Columnists Jun. 15, 2025 5:00 am236d ago
Just four years ago, Iowa elected officials passed a landmark law to protect Iowans’ privacy when they join, donate to, …
Michelle Liu Guest Columnists Jun. 15, 2025 5:00 am236d ago
I am extremely fortunate to have spent my formative childhood years in Iowa City and credit my teachers at Northwest …
Steve Sherman
Guest Columnists Jun. 14, 2025 4:45 am237d ago
Iowans don’t like to sit still. We’re known for our work ethic, common sense, and ability to adapt. That same …
Guest Columnists Jun. 13, 2025 12:17 pm237d ago
Tax credits have helped make Iowa a national leader in renewable energy.
Thad Nearmyer
Guest Columnists Jun. 13, 2025 6:51 am238d ago
Many Americans would have no way to avoid the rising prices that the tariffs would cause.
Joe Zimsen
Guest Columnists Jun. 12, 2025 6:31 am239d ago
Grassley has a chance to secure his wind energy legacy
Barbara Eckstein Guest Columnists Jun. 10, 2025 4:24 pm240d ago
June 20 is World Refugee Day. In the years I have been writing commemorative messages on this date, I have …
Cindy Golding Guest Columnists Jun. 10, 2025 4:23 pm240d ago
This is a modern story of greed and selfishness happening right here in Iowa today. Just as I finished reading …
Kurt Ullrich
Guest Columnists Jun. 8, 2025 5:00 am243d ago
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a small turkey I was seeing most days up the road. Once again, …
Drew Martel
Guest Columnists Jun. 6, 2025 2:45 pm244d ago
When I tell people I work in crisis services and suicide prevention — always a great conversation starter at a …
Lisa Carrara
Guest Columnists Jun. 6, 2025 2:46 pm244d ago
In 2020, COVID-19 was a global, national, and local news topic. The pandemic focused our collective attention on vaccines, face …
Ed Tibbetts
Guest Columnists Jun. 5, 2025 6:35 am246d ago
The Republicans who run the Iowa Legislature recently adjourned, passing a budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year that will keep …
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