The Iowa legislature is considering a bill that will lower workers’ compensation premiums for Iowa businesses by cutting benefits for …
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Michael Trier, guest columnist Guest Columnists Mar. 10, 2017 1:13 pm3103d ago
The Iowa legislature is considering a bill that will lower workers’ compensation premiums for Iowa businesses by cutting benefits for …
Adam Harmer, guest columnist Guest Columnists Mar. 8, 2017 12:00 am3105d ago
I’m a teacher and this my ninth year in education. From the very bottom of my heart, I would like …
Dennis Gordon and Peter Rolnick, guest columnists
Guest Columnists Mar. 8, 2017 12:00 am3105d ago
Conversation between Apollo 8 astronauts Borman and Anders as they came out from behind the dark side of the moon …
Cecilia Redmond-Norris, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 7, 2017 10:02 am3106d ago
Over the past year, Iowans and people across the country have seen great upheaval in health care access. Privatization of …
Shams Ghoneim, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 6, 2017 11:20 am3107d ago
The 2016 presidential campaign centered on hate, fear mongering, deliberate manipulation, and suspicion of the other – including Muslims, immigrants, …
James C. Larew, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 6, 2017 11:19 am3107d ago
Gov. Terry E. Branstad’s gutting of Iowa Code Chapter 20, upon his signing of Senate File 213, will be remembered …
Crystal L. Usher, guest columnist Guest Columnists Mar. 5, 2017 12:00 am3108d ago
It is time for the people of Iowa to speak out. Our constitution provides that the Executive, Legislative and judicial …
Arnold “Skip” Kenyon III, guest columnist Guest Columnists Mar. 5, 2017 12:00 am3108d ago
No matter your political beliefs, there can be no doubt that we are living in incredibly polarized times. Friends and …
Erin Miller, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 4, 2017 12:00 am3109d ago
With Iowa’s underage and binge drinking exceeding national averages and overdoses from prescription drugs near all time highs, Iowa lawmakers …
Timothy Walch, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 4, 2017 12:00 am3109d ago
Happy birthday, Iowa history! Last month marked the 160th anniversary of the establishment of the State Historical Society of Iowa …
Derek Drayer, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 3, 2017 2:32 pm3110d ago
House Study Bill 133 will offer some common-sense gun reforms to Iowa’s firearms and use of force laws that will …
Jason B. Lassner, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 3, 2017 2:32 pm3110d ago
Two recent events suggest that we Iowans are serious about addressing the scourge of cell phone use while driving: a …
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