In today’s rapidly changing economy, traditional pathways to education and employment are evolving, and Kirkwood Community College is at the …
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Jasmine Almoayyed Guest Columnists Nov. 24, 2024 5:00 am392d ago
In today’s rapidly changing economy, traditional pathways to education and employment are evolving, and Kirkwood Community College is at the …
John Hendrickson and Tom Sands Guest Columnists Nov. 23, 2024 5:00 am393d ago
Iowa has been successful at income tax reform because it has balanced prudent budgeting with pro-growth tax rate reductions. In …
Tom Babbage
Guest Columnists Nov. 22, 2024 4:39 pm394d ago
Surviving witnesses of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, 61 years ago today in Dallas, Texas, become fewer by …
Rich Patterson
Guest Columnists Nov. 19, 2024 6:21 am397d ago
Before cranking up my computer I start each morning with coffee and a newspaper. That’s not because I’m old fashioned. …
Bruce Lear
Guest Columnists Nov. 19, 2024 6:18 am397d ago
One of our first warnings for children is,“Don’t take candy from strangers.” Iowans need to remember this when politicians offer …
Art Cullen
Guest Columnists Nov. 18, 2024 5:00 am398d ago
Wednesday after the election dawned foggy as the Iowa Democratic Party’s ashes smoldered. The results were in: Donald Trump and …
Norman Sherman Guest Columnists Nov. 18, 2024 5:00 am398d ago
I’m not ready to compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler, although others have. Trump has no genocide on his record. …
Nickolaus Hayes Guest Columnists Nov. 17, 2024 5:00 am399d ago
The average person takes advantage of the downtime during the holiday season. As long as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s …
Michael Clive
Guest Columnists Nov. 17, 2024 5:00 am399d ago
The Czech & Slovak National Museum and Library has been even busier than usual lately. For Iowans in search of …
Jeffrey Bradford
Guest Columnists Nov. 15, 2024 7:03 am401d ago
The first rule of health care is “do no harm,” a pledge that politicians should adopt as they seek to …
Shirley Ruedy
Guest Columnists Nov. 14, 2024 5:13 am402d ago
Guest Column | Shirley Ruedy Color me elated. On Nov. 14 I celebrate two momentous anniversaries — not wedding, not …
Kara Grady
Guest Columnists Nov. 13, 2024 3:14 pm403d ago
This candidate has lived in Iowa its whole life and is known throughout the state. Its platform focuses on ecosystem restoration and insect education. They’re one of the largest, most beautiful butterflies whose host plant is an equally beautiful wildflower.
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