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I was told years ago “you can measure a person’s success by the number of people who show up at …
Charlie Kirk once said that the occasional death due to gun violence is the price we must pay to have …
I recently read “Hospital reports Cedar Rapids nursing home for ‘abuse’ related to resident care.” (July 18, Page 2A.) I …
Guess who? Until recently, a majority of Americans had never heard of the person who said this: “Hate speech does …
The Catholic Church is Iowa is facing a severe priest shortage. Meetings are being held all across the state to …
Recent economic developments have reminded me of the “Horseshoe Theory” put forth by my political science professor over 60 years …
The Trump administration continues its drive to turn America into an authoritarian dystopia. Among the latest assaults on freedom of …
On our 37th wedding anniversary, instead of celebrating, my wife and I sat across from an oncologist discussing a large …
The firetruck for Fire Station No. 7 left for a call at 5 p.m. Sunday. I am writing this to …
Recently, AG Brenna Bird used Charlie Kirk’s killing to remind everyone that “the right to free speech must be protected.” …
As farmers at Blueyah Blueberry Farm in Iowa, we take pride in being good stewards of the land and responsible …
Let this be a warning — I am an American and I will fight for our rights. America means freedom …
Sen. Jack Kibbie was a man of integrity who led by example. His legacy of leadership for family farm agriculture …
The Iowa Utilities Board regulates electric utilities. They don’t have the authority to dictate how a utility produces its electricity …
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