Exports are vital to U.S. economy as a whole, and are especially important to American agriculture. Over the past seven …
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Tom Vilsack, and Michael Froman, guest columnists Guest Columnists Sep. 15, 2016 10:51 pm3280d ago
Exports are vital to U.S. economy as a whole, and are especially important to American agriculture. Over the past seven …
Julius Cavira, guest columnist Guest Columnists Sep. 15, 2016 10:52 am3281d ago
My friend was sporting a refurbished smartwatch from a used online store. The smartwatch had many of the capabilities of …
Mary Day, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 15, 2016 12:19 pm3281d ago
Matt Sinovic’s attack on Senator Grassley‘s accessibility to the people of Iowa is worse than misinformed. It’s downright misleading. It’s …
Brenda Neville, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 15, 2016 10:46 am3281d ago
Every day you are impacted by the trucking industry in a positive way and Iowa carriers are proud of the …
Dennis Dew, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 13, 2016 2:35 pm3283d ago
Why do people fear immigrants? If you listen to certain political advertisements, rally speeches or talk shows, it would be …
Ron Harrelson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 11, 2016 10:55 am3285d ago
High school football has begun and most high schools throughout Iowa will be celebrating Homecoming. Traditionally, before kickoff or during …
Douglas Burns, guest columnist Guest Columnists Sep. 11, 2016 10:55 am3285d ago
It started as instinct. I was 10. I didn’t have the words to summon an explanation. But I knew it, …
Ed Flaherty, guest columnist Guest Columnists Sep. 9, 2016 11:05 am3287d ago
The images of Sept. 11, 2001 are etched in the minds of almost everyone over the age of 20. However, …
John Crabtree, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 9, 2016 10:34 am3287d ago
For over three decades, the Center for Rural Affairs has worked alongside farm and rural organizations, U.S. Senators and U.S. …
Mike Brown, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 7, 2016 10:34 am3289d ago
Regionalism in economic development. To some, the idea that neighboring cities and counties collaborate to foster business growth, rather than …
Sara Sedlacek, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 7, 2016 10:20 am3289d ago
Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control released new data showing a rise in suicide rates, especially among young …
Al Swegle, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Sep. 6, 2016 12:38 pm3290d ago
Iowa is doing many great things, and we are immensely proud. But at the same time, we are being led …
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