By Sonia Ashe —- As Congress scrambles to agree on ways to reduce the deficit, Iowans across the political spectrum …
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By Sonia Ashe —- As Congress scrambles to agree on ways to reduce the deficit, Iowans across the political spectrum …
By Deborah D. Thornton —- Recently I found a 1949 pamphlet titled “How Shall We Pay for Health Care?” The …
By Dr. Neil R. Horning —- Many of us take for granted the simple reflex of breathing. Sadly, what is …
By Marc and Cathy Gullickson —- Question: What happens when 22,000 donors, 500 companies, 40 community partners, scores of volunteers …
By Joel Snell —- Are you “Fed Up”? Former presidential candidate Rick Perry in 2010 penned the book by the …
By Beth Duffy —- Physical fitness opportunities for children, particularly in school settings, is heavily influenced by culture. While American …
By Donna Winburn —- Because Iowa’s farmers face a tough global market, unpredictable weather and a long list of tough …
By Bob Watson —- In the Des Moines Register’s recent series on the dead zone in the Gulf, corporate agriculture …
By Al Tubbs —- For bankers, the holidays offer a time to reflect on how our institutions have served our …
By Quentin Wagenfield —- One of the most debated bills passed during the Obama Administration is the Dodd-Frank Wall Street …
By Mitchell Levin —- We all owe Clay Jones a debt of gratitude. In making his announcement about the layoffs …
By Jennifer Bioche —- Several weeks ago, I announced to my children – ages 16, 12 and 8 – that …
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