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As a Benton County farmer for 25 years, I’ve seen big improvements in the farming industry. For the past 25 …
How great that a rapper donated a million dollars to the Chicago schools. Education is the answer. I have tried …
I’m one of the majority of Americans who believes the power of big money in politics is a monumental threat …
Trust if we must whatever comes out of the Trump serial tweeties box, but as President Ronald Reagan once said, …
What Gov. Terry Branstad has done for Iowa: Iowa is recognized for having the worst bridges in the country. Public …
What is going on in Des Moines? It is reported another $131 million is to be added to the $118 …
I’ve gone to the Linn County League of Women Voters legislative forums for years. It’s a great way to hear …
During a recent visit to New York City I traveled to Battery Park and observed the view of the Statue …
The other day I ran across a friend I hadn’t seen in a while and after some cordial greetings, he …
The Koch Industries-funded American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has growing influence in Iowa and we should be concerned. Recently, Gov. …
The Gazette failed to mention why the Congressional Budget Office report on the American Health Care Act says that 24 …
You have seen lists of the leading causes of death in the U.S. However, your risks for death are measured …
Does Gov. Terry Branstad realize he is going to a country which values education? Is he so desperate to create …
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