In the summer of 1937, something remarkable happened in Cedar Rapids. At the third anniversary celebration of the nation’s first …
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In the summer of 1937, something remarkable happened in Cedar Rapids. At the third anniversary celebration of the nation’s first …
Among my mother’s paintings is one that hangs on a wall across from where I spend most of my time. …
We are on the cusp of a civil rights movement — a movement to protect citizens’ fundamental right to access …
As I write this, House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is talking … and talking … and talking, using his …
Like many young people trying to jump-start their career during COVID, my internships were canceled. But that setback ultimately led …
The Trump administration’s decision to withhold over $6 billion in federal education funding is not just a political maneuver—it’s a …
One of the great things to celebrate about America is our tradition of generosity in feeding the hungry. We are …
When we talk about local climate action, the conversation usually revolves around the visible pieces, such as solar panels on …
As we enjoy these summer months, we’d like to offer a simple reminder for consideration. We offer this reminder because …
Nitrate pollution is no longer just some nebulous concept for residents of Iowa’s largest city, and the state’s capital. For …
Iowa’s mental health system is changing again. Up until 2013, Iowa had county-by-county mental health management paid for with a …
‘It ain’t me babe. No, no, no, it ain’t me babe.” The refrain of a great Bob Dylan song came …
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