Some have questioned the motives behind the Crestwood Ridge property that CommonBond Communities proposes to develop on the northwest corner …
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Deidre Lal Schmidt, guest columnist Guest Columnists May. 20, 2017 10:30 am3030d ago
Some have questioned the motives behind the Crestwood Ridge property that CommonBond Communities proposes to develop on the northwest corner …
Paul Pate, guest columnist Guest Columnists May. 19, 2017 8:15 am3031d ago
The celebration of small business and entrepreneurship in Iowa never stops. My office serves as the business portal for the …
Trey Kovacs, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 17, 2017 9:52 am3033d ago
Sometimes people need time off work to take care of loved ones or tend to life’s other demands and goals. …
Walt Rogers, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 16, 2017 1:17 pm3034d ago
A recent guest columnist alleged that the Republican-led Legislature has cut funding for K-12 schools (‘The truth behind school funding cuts,” …
Laura Westemeyer, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 15, 2017 1:00 am3036d ago
My life’s passion is to advocate for children who need an extra boost to accomplish their dreams. My advocacy includes …
Sally Scott, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 14, 2017 1:00 am3037d ago
For clarity’s sake, we like to boil challenging issues down to their essence. In response to the lack of affordable …
Zachary Michael Jack, guest columnist Guest Columnists May. 14, 2017 1:00 am3037d ago
I remember feeling awkward as a child when prodded by my parents to tell my Gran, ‘Happy Mother’s Day!” Back …
Carroll McKibbin, guest columnist Guest Columnists May. 14, 2017 1:00 am3037d ago
Americans rejoiced on May 8, 1945, when Germany surrendered and President Truman declared V-E Day. In the small Iowa town …
Guest Columnists May. 13, 2017 1:00 am3038d ago
Even before Gov. Terry Branstad signed a bill lifting Iowa’s ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks, local …
The Rev. Bob Molsberry, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 12, 2017 3:08 pm3038d ago
Congratulations, cousin Pete, on your election as President of the National Rifle Association, one of the most influential offices in …
Carmen Kleinsmith and Sue Thompson, guest columnists
Guest Columnists May. 12, 2017 10:54 am3038d ago
As nurses, we are faced with defining moments each day that become the foundation of our character and shape our …
Sen. Janet Petersen, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 10, 2017 2:31 pm3040d ago
Governor Branstad is a sore loser who still doesn’t get it. After leading the charge to cut or even deny …
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