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I’m a traditional liberal with some conservative values. I think it’s important for people to stand up for their subtle, …
Iowa’s power in Congress is limited, we only have four representatives and two senators. Small states like Iowa can increase …
After 41 years, Sen. Chuck Grassley has proven he is not going to protect women’s freedoms. He was chairman of …
Three years have passed since I last penned a letter urging Congress to safeguard the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals …
Jessica Wiskus is the local leader in opposing running carbon dioxide pipelines through private property even when the owner objects. …
I’m trying to make sense of Kim Reynolds’ logic. She is against using taxpayers’ dollars for loan forgiveness for college …
Brent Oleson has been a committed public servant in Linn County for almost 14 years and I support him in …
We are voting for Brenna Bird for attorney general of Iowa. We presented to the current Attorney General’s Office an …
My Iowa U.S. senator needs to take “political action,” but I’m concerned about which PACs influence Chuck Grassley. He’s received …
Admiral Mike Franken, thank you for your service and congratulations on being promoted to vice admiral. I also spent 35 …
Like most Iowans, I value elected officials who are independent-minded and who work for Iowans. Attorney General Tom Miller consistently …
It is my privilege to tell you about Paul Talley, who is running for Linn County treasurer and we couldn’t …
As an advocate for “reasonable” gun laws providing for safety and protection of citizens, I am writing in response to …
COVID, the derecho, and financial stress continue to take a heavy toll on Iowans’ well-being. Governor Reynolds and other state …
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