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Thank you to those who graciously donate to the residents at the Iowa Veterans Home. We have over 530 residents …
Why has no one explained to those under 50 years what has happened to Social Security? I don’t pretend to …
In the Oct. 31 guest column ‘A better solution to Social Security funding,” Norman Barnes shared his views on Social …
Every now and then field tile gets the blame for stream and river flooding. First consider the three major contributors …
The election is over. Hate won and will do its damage. Love is stronger and will prevail. Bev Strong Elgin
I am in despair and a friend replied: Why should you be different? The Republican and Democratic parties have been …
The right of people to choose their own medical provider is one of the reasons I support Planned Parenthood receiving …
In the midterm election over $5 billion went to the media for ads and for the general election it’s way …
TodayAmerica is celebrating Veterans Day. Many company and restaurants are showing appreciation to veterans and active duty military. As a …
It should not come as a great surprise that the polls were so wrong. Who sits at home waiting for …
The proposed Trans Pacific Partnership, (TPP) is a bad idea. This proposal holds layers of negative issues and maybe the …
Public transportation is vital to America’s transportation network. Public transit benefits everyone, even people who don’t ride. Affordable, reliable, accessible …
The Iowa City Police Department launches a program to promote diversity and understanding (‘I.C. police presence in schools attracts scrutiny,” …
Although I am angry about Iowa’s declining reading and math scores, my anger is not directed at teachers or school …
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