In the movie version of Iowa’s best-known musical, “The Music Man,” the opening scene is a Rock Island Railroad passenger …
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In the movie version of Iowa’s best-known musical, “The Music Man,” the opening scene is a Rock Island Railroad passenger …
As a veteran, I am proud that Iowa’s industries support our veterans and their employment needs. One industry in particular …
At some time in our lives, we or a family member will need a nurse in a hospital. It’s not …
I am a fourth generation Iowan who grew up in Iowa City, attending Horace Mann Elementary and South East Junior …
I am a former classroom teacher who uses data to research and evaluate Iowa’s high school-to-college pipeline and various financial …
In a hearing, I always knew when the lawyer on the other side didn’t have a good case. Instead of …
Here we are — one year before the Nov. 5, 2024 election — and a recent Pew Research Center poll …
Voting is one of the most important duties a citizen can undertake. Protecting the integrity of the vote across Iowa …
Iowans will soon re-elect and elect new city council and school board members. Hundreds of Iowans have put themselves and …
I’ve learned during my first term on the School Board that school districts get pulled in a lot of directions. …
I am a grandpa with four grown daughters and nine grandchildren. I’ve been married to the same woman, Sherry, for …
In the 1830s, Horace Mann fought to establish the first secular public schools. He referred to public education as the …
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