Since 2016, a dedicated group of nature enthusiasts and I have worked to restore and protect monarchs and other pollinators …
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Since 2016, a dedicated group of nature enthusiasts and I have worked to restore and protect monarchs and other pollinators …
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On Dec. 2, Cedar Rapids Community School District representatives hosted the first of three informational meetings regarding the freshman academies …
John Lehnst
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In 1965 President Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society Program enacted plans for education, disease and a wide range of other social …
Kurt Ullrich
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OK, youngsters, don’t read the next bit: reindeer meat is really quite delicious. There, I’ve said it. And certainly don’t …
Jessica Wiskus
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The withdrawal of Wolf Carbon’s application before the Iowa Utilities Commission is celebrated as a “win” for all those in …
Sean Bagniewski
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It’s been eight years since Republicans won a trifecta of the House, Senate, and Governor’s Office in Iowa. Their mandate …
Ashley Brehme Guest Columnists Dec. 8, 2024 8:27 pm424d ago
Independent pharmacies play an important role in supporting community health, as well as economic health. Especially in towns like Manchester, …
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Everyone watching TV has probably seen Mattress Firm’s ads with the tagline,” How do you sleep at night?” There’s quite …
Elizabeth A Belden
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It’s about time an elder spoke her mind about the recent election. After a lifetime of seeing presidents come and …
Jerry Elsea
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Between 1882 and 1910, the state of Iowa saw 19 lynchings. Is that something students should know? Might it make …
Jim Sheets
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As a former career Army officer (22 years active duty) entering the later stage of my life, I struggled to …
Robert Leonard
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The time to prepare for mass deportations is now
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