Before cranking up my computer I start each morning with coffee and a newspaper. That’s not because I’m old fashioned. …
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Before cranking up my computer I start each morning with coffee and a newspaper. That’s not because I’m old fashioned. …
One of our first warnings for children is,“Don’t take candy from strangers.” Iowans need to remember this when politicians offer …
Wednesday after the election dawned foggy as the Iowa Democratic Party’s ashes smoldered. The results were in: Donald Trump and …
I’m not ready to compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler, although others have. Trump has no genocide on his record. …
The average person takes advantage of the downtime during the holiday season. As long as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s …
The Czech & Slovak National Museum and Library has been even busier than usual lately. For Iowans in search of …
The first rule of health care is “do no harm,” a pledge that politicians should adopt as they seek to …
Guest Column | Shirley Ruedy Color me elated. On Nov. 14 I celebrate two momentous anniversaries — not wedding, not …
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.
The corpse of the losing Presidential campaign isn’t cold but they’re sharpening knives for autopsy. As always, according to the …
President Franklin Roosevelt’s spoke on Armistice Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Nov. 11, 1941, just weeks before Japan attacked …
I like humility in people. Most of us do. No high hat, no royal robes, no swagger. That’s especially true …
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