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Growing up in a staunchly Republican household in Iowa, my parents prioritized teaching my siblings and me fundamental values over …
Our two major parties are not the same
Days are getting shorter and all of my ash trees are officially dead. I planted more than thirty of them …
Horizon is laying the groundwork for a senior center, but needs community help
America is in the midst of a historic small business boom. Since January 2021, more than 18 million Americans have …
Sen. Chuck Grassley stopped in Fairfield on July 24, on his 99-county tour, generously giving almost all his time to …
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Restaurant Association are doubling down on the dupe that they just care about your …
Acts of kindness can make a powerful difference in the world
It’s about how closely your vision of the world matches a particular candidate’s vision.
Most Republican-controlled states have new abortion restrictions in effect
A regional delegation of business and community leaders went to Washington, D.C., to advocate and promote our region and the communities within.
We must acknowledge the struggles that continue to mar our progress
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