According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau in 2011, the most common job for women was administrative assistant. The …
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Anna Wolle, guest columnist Guest Columnists Aug. 17, 2015 1:00 am3834d ago
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau in 2011, the most common job for women was administrative assistant. The …
Linda McFarland, guest columnist Guest Columnists Aug. 14, 2015 8:30 am3836d ago
Last summer, ALS became synonymous with ice buckets, and the Ice Bucket Challenge revealed the generosity and goofy side of …
Russ Bennett, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Aug. 12, 2015 7:30 am3838d ago
The recreational killing of Cecil the Lion may have a positive side. The worldwide outrage and anger are reminders that …
Janet Petersen, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Aug. 10, 2015 7:30 am3840d ago
Your editorial on July 21 (‘Clarify Iowa’s domestic violence law”) did a great job of bringing Iowa’s domestic violence laws …
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Guest Columnists Aug. 9, 2015 8:00 am3841d ago
When people talk about ‘privilege,” they are referring to rights, immunities or benefits enjoyed by some demographic groups over others. …
John Myers, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Aug. 9, 2015 6:30 am3841d ago
‘Sustainable” and ‘green” are two words often thrown around loosely in an effort to prove a positive environmental impact. Nowadays, …
Doug Kopp, guest columnist Guest Columnists Aug. 9, 2015 6:00 am3841d ago
Alliant Energy’s work on the Amazing Space project is the latest in our ongoing partnership with Indian Creek Nature Center. …
Vincent H. Smith, guest columnist News Aug. 8, 2015 1:00 pm3842d ago
In 1970, Professor D. Gale Johnson published what became a seminal work on agricultural policy. For his title, Johnson settled …
Todd Railsback, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Aug. 8, 2015 7:00 am3842d ago
As a 23 year employee of Penford Products my co-workers and I have endured floods, fires, ups/downs of the business, …
Steffen Schmidt, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Aug. 7, 2015 4:01 pm3843d ago
The GOP debate last Thursday clearly demonstrated the Republicans have a divided field of 16 strong personalities. The big loser …
Mark Kuhn, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Aug. 7, 2015 4:00 pm3843d ago
The American Wind Energy Association recently released a new report ‘A Wind Vision for New Growth in Iowa” based on …
Jeff Kaufmann, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Aug. 5, 2015 8:50 pm3845d ago
In the mid 19th century, multiple new railroad lines helped expand and accelerate Iowa’s settlement. Those rail lines were a …
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