As a young Waverly radio broadcaster in the 1970s, I had the opportunity to interview dozens of political candidates. This …
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As a young Waverly radio broadcaster in the 1970s, I had the opportunity to interview dozens of political candidates. This …
Drive on Highway 13 from Cedar Rapids north to Elkader and about every 4-5 miles you’ll encounter a huge political …
I would strongly endorse and recommend for all voters to get behind the plan announced by Iowa Secretary of State …
Has anyone been to the department of motor vehicles lately? Couldn’t Cedar Rapids have done a better job of relocating …
Listening to the political ads from both parties, one might conclude the election is a contest about who loves Iowa …
Recently, I listened to Sen. Chuck Grassley. He said that Joni Ernst represents Iowa values. I strongly disagree. She wants …
It has occurred to me that the reason for negative political ads and mudslinging is quite simply the accepted way …
I wish Iowans could have been at the State Capital when Gov. Terry Branstad and Sen. Jack Hatch spoke to …
As we play with our four precious grandchildren we sometimes worry about their future. But worrying won’t help them much, …
As early voting begins, I encourage local voters to turn over their ballots and support the last question – vote …
Is it just me or is everybody getting fed up with the political ads that have been going on for …
Now is the time to look at a proven record when you’re thinking about voting for our representative in Congress. …
What an amazing country we live in, one that affords us the most freedoms should we choose to exercise them, …
Mariannette Miller-Meeks says that she is a ‘leader” and a ‘problem solver.” As far as I can tell, she didn’t …
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