There are a number of variations on the colloquialism of “talk is cheap.” Unfortunately, this phrase characterizes what our state …
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There are a number of variations on the colloquialism of “talk is cheap.” Unfortunately, this phrase characterizes what our state …
The 2025 severe weather season is upon us. This month, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ushered-in the fourth …
The House of Representatives recently passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, stating that elections need to …
With the Governor’s Continuum of Care bill still in play at the Statehouse, I thought it would be important to …
Who owns, operates, and maintains Iowa’s electric transmission grid is being debated – again – right now in Iowa’s legislature. …
Here’s the real question Iowans need to ask — do we want a government-driven economy that takes more of our …
Gazette columnist Althea Cole recently discussed the proposed “Right of First Refusal,” a part of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ energy legislation …
Our country is experiencing a significant resurgence of measles, with over 712 confirmed cases nationwide as of April 10 — …
Taking breakfast in a cozy Italian pensione a decade ago, my wife and I were joined by a Russian couple …
Social Security has struggled with customer service for years. Declining funding and personnel reductions have left Iowans dealing with long …
In southeast Iowa, we watch out for each other. If someone is sick or injured, we hold dinners and take …
My grandpa was a World War II veteran and a proud American. After the war, he returned to his Melcher …
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