As a die-hard Iowa State Cyclone fan of over three decades, I’m accustomed to two things: Frequent heartache, and occasional …
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As a die-hard Iowa State Cyclone fan of over three decades, I’m accustomed to two things: Frequent heartache, and occasional …
‘In Nature, a flock will attack any bird that is more colorful than the others because being different is seen …
Before Iowa Republicans purchase their Trump mug shot coffee mugs for holiday gifts, I need to share two stories. One …
My dad, Howard, was our high school guidance counselor. So, when I was a little skinny freshman, the upper classmen …
We can’t let our history of child labor repeat itself
For the past couple of days I have been obsessed with a song I never heard prior to last week, …
I am a conservative, evangelical Republican and this time I am taking the bus I was not a Trump supporter …
Labor Day marks the end of summer with family, friends and neighbors gathering for picnics and BBQs. Too often, we …
College football has been a big money business for decades. But as the 2023 season kicks off this weekend, it …
Limited financial means may present no good options. When overwhelmed by scarcity, we make worse choices. During a poverty simulation, …
We hope if you’re reading this on a phone you’re not driving. Texting while driving is illegal in Iowa. But …
During 30 years in journalism, I’ve covered countless public meetings, hearings and input sessions where Iowans have pleaded with the …
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