I keep hearing of things happening in ‘the Corridor. For instance, the weather in the Corridor is such and such. …
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I keep hearing of things happening in ‘the Corridor. For instance, the weather in the Corridor is such and such. …
Iowa Republicans are so predictable. Their ‘decision” on the Winneshiek County absentee ballots is a good example. Stating the law, …
Steve Holt, representing the Republican majority in the Iowa House, waxed eloquently about the fundamental and sacred right to vote …
Let’s make sure we got this right. Twenty-nine registered voters filled out absentee ballots on time and put them in …
I support changing Iowa law regarding the right of felons to vote. Only Iowa and Kentucky permanently ban all felons …
Over the last several years there have been a few news items showing a foreign legislative session breaking out into …
My question to U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst is simple: With all the statements made by U.S. Rep. …
For the past several years I have purchased a ‘Cancer Book,” now a ‘PGA Book,” as a donation. As an …
Dictionary.com defines the adjective ‘inept” as ‘without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; haplessly incompetent; inappropriate; unsuitable; …
Iowa ranks fourth for child fatalities from car accidents, following only Mississippi, New Mexico and North Dakota. In 2016, according …
At the heart of our democracy is the principle every vote, lawfully cast, should be counted. As the Iowa House …
Please urge Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst to resist the president’s demands for a border wall. There’s no shortage …
The inability of our elected leaders to compromise has led to the longest government shutdown in history. I am proud …
Is it a mistake to hope for a world without war? I hope not. Distressingly, we continue to send young …
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