There’s a learning curve for every change. How sharp the curve depends on the speed of the change. The journey …
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There’s a learning curve for every change. How sharp the curve depends on the speed of the change. The journey …
Scientists, farmers, rural communities and health practitioners have known for years that industrial agriculture pollutes water, endangering both human and …
The recent announcement of Google’s decision to locate in Cedar Rapids has undoubtedly sparked excitement and anticipation throughout our community. …
A recent fertilizer spill at NEW Cooperative in southwest Iowa that entered the East Nishnabotna River killed approximately 750,000 fish …
The best way to learn is from experience, or from someone who has had experience. Here are some things I …
Current Republican tax policy can be summed up easily: ‘‘Them what has, gets.”
This year, 2024, it marks the 150th birthday of Lou Henry Hoover, daughter of Iowa, respected scientist, first lady of …
OK, it snowed here again and, like me, it’s getting old. By the time you read this missive, the landscape …
“Clowns to the left of me Jokers to the right Here I am Stuck in the middle with you.“ These …
Nestled in the heartland of America, Iowa is often known for its resilience and tight-knit communities. However, amid the cornfields …
Iowa only has one president, but Iowa has two first ladies. Lou Hoover is obvious but also Mamie Eisenhower, wife …
Stop me if you’ve heard this one: a large corporation comes hat-in-hand asking for taxpayer dollars, and then turns around …
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