Iowa’s longest-serving inmate was spared from being hanged but he still paid for his crime with his life.
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Iowa’s longest-serving inmate was spared from being hanged but he still paid for his crime with his life.
Almost two years into the pandemic, Iowans still can’t find at-home antigen tests.
Even though tornadoes can’t be definitively linked to climate change, a long-predicted increase in these catastrophic events is upon us
As I type this a small herd (six) of deer is walking deliberately across the front yard, maybe 10 feet …
Living “paycheck to paycheck” describes the condition of having wages comprise most, all or not quite enough money to cover …
As Iowa legislators return to the Capitol from after their holiday gift-giving, they should take note of this state’s precious natural gifts.
Trees are not just nice to look at. They are essential to a healthy community.
Do not make the mistake of believing that those of us who hold centrist or liberal political beliefs are somehow opposed to or lack commitment to family values.
Here’s to hoping “change” is the word of the year for 2022.
We won’t reverse these trends by throwing more police officers at the problem. But that won’t stop politicians from trying.
It may be good politics, but it’s bad policy.
So have you heard the one about the guy who made a public records request to the Linn-Mar school district …
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