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Americans rejoiced on May 8, 1945, when Germany surrendered and President Truman declared V-E Day. In the small Iowa town …
Even before Gov. Terry Branstad signed a bill lifting Iowa’s ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks, local …
Congratulations, cousin Pete, on your election as President of the National Rifle Association, one of the most influential offices in …
As nurses, we are faced with defining moments each day that become the foundation of our character and shape our …
Governor Branstad is a sore loser who still doesn’t get it. After leading the charge to cut or even deny …
Most of the media coverage of the painful funding cuts for the K-12 schools and Iowa universities overlooks and inadequately …
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The late great Monsignor Marv Mottet, an Ottumwa native and former director of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (the …
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When media report about counselors who respond to a tragic event impacting a school, it’s often our team to which …
Appointing Iowans to our State Boards and Commissions is a humbling responsibility. As Governor of this state, it’s a responsibility …
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