Joni Ernst calls herself the U.S. Senate’s “ fiercest advocate” for government accountability. Too bad she doesn’t appear to care …
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Joni Ernst calls herself the U.S. Senate’s “ fiercest advocate” for government accountability. Too bad she doesn’t appear to care …
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As a young man I stood on Pont Neuf in Paris at dusk on a cold December day, smoking very …
Lyle Muller
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The woman was in tears as she told me about being confronted by a total stranger at the bin where …
Bruce Lear
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Mom asked, “You didn’t make anyone mad today, did you?” I didn’t have the heart to answer truthfully. She kept …
Tom Babbage
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Summer is here and it’s time for a road trip! Of course, I like road trips with a little history …
Joe Lock
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Communities across the country will celebrate National Health Center Week Aug. 4—10, an annual recognition of the important role of …
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Hogan ripped his wrestling costume to expose a Trump T-shirt
Dale Braun Guest Columnists Jul. 28, 2024 5:00 am558d ago
Despite numerous and compelling testimonies to the contrary, the Iowa Utilities Board issued its approval for privately owned Summit Carbon …
Craig Adamson
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When it comes to navigating your 401(k), who do you turn to? Many companies offer a toll-free number to speak …
Tom Babbage
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What happened on July 13, 2024 pulled open a scab on a very ugly side of American history, one going …
William Lambers
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One of the inspiring stories for this year’s Olympics comes from South Sudan and its men’s basketball team. South Sudan …
Jennifer Konfrst
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It’s been a wild start to the summer across the country and here in Iowa. Unexpected developments and uncertainty surrounding …
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