As Iowa lawmakers consider a bill to expand school choice, a common refrain has emerged among critics: ‘Public money for …
Adam Sullivan Staff Columnists Feb. 5, 2021 6:02 am1818d ago
As Iowa lawmakers consider a bill to expand school choice, a common refrain has emerged among critics: ‘Public money for …
Staff Editorial Staff Editorials Feb. 5, 2021 6:00 am1818d ago
Any one of the education choice proposals being pushed by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Republican lawmakers would be a major …
Staff Editorials Feb. 4, 2021 4:21 pm1818d ago
A new law requiring schools to offer 100 percent in-person learning will create new challenges for educators who already are …
Michael J. Jacobsen
Guest Columnists Feb. 4, 2021 12:00 am1819d ago
As the son of a fourth generation Iowa farmer – and someone who switched careers to become a teacher, coach, …
Rich and Marion Patterson
Guest Columnists Feb. 3, 2021 4:48 pm1819d ago
Giving away money can be difficult. It’s a dilemma we learned when we received our recent economic stimulus check. We …
Syndy Conger
Guest Columnists Feb. 3, 2021 8:35 am1820d ago
It encouraging to see the ‘bottle bill” come to the attention of the Iowa Legislature. However, none of the bills …
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Peter Fisher Guest Columnists Feb. 2, 2021 12:00 pm1821d ago
The snake oil salesmen who peddle tax cuts for corporations and the rich as the key to prosperity are at …
Luke Bascom and Indira Sheumaker Guest Columnists Feb. 2, 2021 6:00 am1821d ago
As the 89th Iowa General Assembly began this year, a disturbing narrative emerged in the opening statements of leaders at …
Cedar Rapids School Board
Guest Columnists Feb. 2, 2021 12:00 am1821d ago
On Thursday, the Iowa Senate passed Senate File 159, which establishes a number of school choice provisions. It includes a …
Okpara Rice, John Tursi and Alejandro Pino
Guest Columnists Feb. 3, 2021 4:52 pm1819d ago
YouthPort is a 501c3 nonprofit formed by a collaboration of Tanager Place, YPN and Boys & Girls Clubs of the …
Jess Mazour
Guest Columnists Feb. 1, 2021 7:39 pm1821d ago
A recent debate has risen regarding agriculture, ethanol and the climate. Some say ethanol is a good transition fuel as …
David V. Wendell
Guest Columnists Feb. 1, 2021 3:07 pm1822d ago
This year marks the 95th anniversary of the first nationally recognized celebration of African American history and culture in the …
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