The Bad Election Bill is here and it’s bad. House File 590 and Senate File 413, sponsored by Republican Rep. …
John Deeth Guest Columnists Feb. 24, 2021 6:01 am1799d ago
The Bad Election Bill is here and it’s bad. House File 590 and Senate File 413, sponsored by Republican Rep. …
Bob Eckles Guest Columnists Feb. 24, 2021 6:00 am1799d ago
All last year and continuing this year there has been a constant drum beat in our nation to ‘Stop the …
James Larew
Guest Columnists Feb. 24, 2021 6:00 am1799d ago
We live in troubling times. The good news is that a democracy, such as Iowa’s, is inherently self-correcting. Inept politicians …
Alan Ostergren
Guest Columnists Feb. 24, 2021 6:00 am1799d ago
The Iowa Legislature is considering bills that would change Iowa’s election laws. Opponents of the bills have been quick to …
Staff Editorials Feb. 23, 2021 1:00 pm1799d ago
Black History Month is meant to honor the historic struggles and achievements of Black Americans. While understanding our history is …
Staff Columnists Feb. 23, 2021 6:01 am1800d ago
That pesky U.S. Constitution is getting in the way of Iowa lawmakers and their drug-busting fantasies. The Iowa Senate last …
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Steven Patton Dec. 5, 2020 12:00 am1880d ago
Jim Olson Dec. 5, 2020 12:00 am1880d ago
Robert Sprengeler Dec. 5, 2020 12:00 am1880d ago
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Ruth E. White Guest Columnists Feb. 23, 2021 6:00 am1800d ago
Students who enroll in the Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success quickly learn of the value we place on heritage. …
Sen. Zach Wahls and Rep. Todd Prichard Guest Columnists Feb. 22, 2021 4:02 pm1800d ago
Public education has long been the foundation of our state. For generations, Iowans could count on a great public education …
Staff Columnists Feb. 22, 2021 10:34 am1801d ago
At Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s confirmation hearing this month, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst had a singular concern – electric vehicles. …
John Hendrickson and Rusty Cannon
Guest Columnists Feb. 22, 2021 12:00 am1801d ago
Iowa’s high property taxes are a growing concern. The Tax Foundation examined the ‘effective tax rates on owner-occupied housing” across …
State Rep. Christina Bohannan
Guest Columnists Feb. 22, 2021 5:15 pm1800d ago
As a law professor, I am a strong defender of free speech. Defending free speech as a constitutional principle means …
Staff Columnists Aug. 12, 2022 2:29 pm1264d ago
It seems, under the Golden Dome of Wisdom, Republicans who run the show have allowed the libs to drive them …
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