I have worked in the wastewater industry for 35 years. I have written about modern industrial agriculture for 40 years …
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I have worked in the wastewater industry for 35 years. I have written about modern industrial agriculture for 40 years …
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‘Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga) made headlines … when he claimed the Jan. 6 Capitol takeover was just another ‘normal day …
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Now that Thanksgiving/Christmas food gifting is over, low-income Iowans face a 2024 of heightened anxiety. Reduced SNAP benefits running out …
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This is a turbulent time for higher education, both nationally and here in Iowa. Students, families and state leaders have …
John Hendrickson
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Gov. Kim Reynolds in her Condition of the State address outlined a pro-growth policy agenda. Gov. Reynolds stated, “that the …
Liz Bennett
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As Iowans prepare to caucus, it’s imperative to consider the broader implications of our choices, especially in the context of …
Bruce Lear Guest Columnists Jan. 12, 2024 12:09 pm756d ago
When my kids were younger, we had a “Magic 8 Ball.” If you asked a yes or no question and …
Nick Covington Guest Columnists Jan. 10, 2024 8:58 am759d ago
On Jan. 4, a 17-year old Iowa student inaugurated another year of gun violence in American schools. Even as the …
Michael J. Jacobsen
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As the 2024 legislative session begins in Des Moines I write to express my hopes, concerns, and recommendations for our …
Rick Moyle
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Years ago, a mentor shared something that has stuck with me: A stupid action makes for a stupid result. He …
Norman Sherman
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Running for president is not polo, but, beginning with the Founding Fathers, it has generally been a rich man’s game. …
Michelle Gibson Webb
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