When we consider Earth Day, some folks think of polar bears, even though they might have seen one only in …
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David Osterberg Guest Columnists Apr. 22, 2014 1:16 am4316d ago
When we consider Earth Day, some folks think of polar bears, even though they might have seen one only in …
By Allen Witt Guest Columnists Apr. 21, 2014 10:39 am4317d ago
One of Iowa’s most active service organizations, the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids, will celebrate its 100th anniversary Saturday. The …
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Guest Columnists Apr. 18, 2014 2:20 pm4320d ago
In these days of complicated medical care, seldom do you see a simple, common-sense solution to an obstacle for Iowans …
By Heather Meador and Katherine Jones
Guest Columnists Apr. 21, 2014 10:28 am4317d ago
HPV-related cancers are on the rise in Iowa, as the latest Cancer in Iowa report from the University of Iowa …
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Guest Columnists Apr. 18, 2014 2:19 pm4320d ago
To U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin and Rep. Dave Loebsack: April is Earth Month. Someone asked me when …
Guest Columnists Apr. 18, 2014 1:05 am4320d ago
The request seemed simple: provide the school district’s policy for handling emergencies that require a school lockdown and notifying parents. …
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The truth can often be quite harsh. More than 70 percent of Americans over the age of 65 will need …
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I have been thinking a lot about heroes. Their exploits are celebrated in the pages of literature. They are tough …
By Tim Terry
Guest Columnists Apr. 17, 2014 1:10 am4321d ago
I have been thinking a lot about heroes. Their exploits are celebrated in the pages of literature. They are tough …
By Steve Sovern
Guest Columnists Apr. 16, 2014 1:08 am4322d ago
Dear Chair Jeff Lamberti and members of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission: Thank you very much for all the …
By Jack Ketterer
Guest Columnists Apr. 16, 2014 1:05 am4322d ago
Across the nation, the gaming industry is facing challenges. As a result of increased competition among casinos and less consumer …
By Nicholas Johnson
Guest Columnists Apr. 15, 2014 9:25 am4323d ago
There are many reasons why further enriching the backers of for-profit, private ventures with taxpayers’ money is a really bad …
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