Nearly one in eight Iowans lives in poverty. Despite Iowa’s low unemployment rate, many Iowans work at low-paying jobs without …
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Nearly one in eight Iowans lives in poverty. Despite Iowa’s low unemployment rate, many Iowans work at low-paying jobs without …
Kellie Lala Guest Columnists Mar. 6, 2020 8:25 pm2013d ago
As Iowans, we are keenly aware of the importance of education, health care and women’s issues. We understand how knowledge …
Guest Columnists Mar. 5, 2020 1:20 pm2015d ago
The state government’s business dealings with an out-of-state tech company raise concerns about transparency and possible political kickbacks. Last year, …
Staff Columnists Mar. 5, 2020 7:00 am2015d ago
Somebody, anybody, please remind Kim Reynolds that she is governor of Iowa, with vast powers and authority, with a bully …
Staff Columnists Mar. 4, 2020 10:31 am2016d ago
It’s not exactly fresh political commentary, so you’ve probably heard this one before: Libertarians are just Republicans who smoke pot. …
Jennifer Ulie-Wells, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 4, 2020 10:09 am2016d ago
As a teacher with over 15 years of classroom teaching, I have experienced many children who can be aggressive and …
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As the debris clears from Super Tuesday, Democrats are talking a lot about unity. Already, the unification of the party …
Chip Baltimore, guest columnist Guest Columnists Mar. 4, 2020 6:00 am2016d ago
Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Legislature are once again advancing legislation to fill significant gaps in high-speed internet coverage in …
Amanda Johnson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 3, 2020 9:20 am2017d ago
When the story broke of Sen. Joni Ernst’s experience with sexual violence and domestic abuse last year, I felt her …
Dustin Miller and Tim Whipple, guest columnists
Guest Columnists Mar. 3, 2020 7:56 am2017d ago
The Iowa Policy Project issued a report and news release on Feb. 14 where it claims that Gov. Kim Reynolds’ …
Staff Columnists Mar. 2, 2020 9:16 am2018d ago
Well, at least ‘bait and switch” sounds like outdoor recreation. Because that’s what those of us who voted in 2010 …
Sarah E. Melhado, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Mar. 2, 2020 9:02 am2018d ago
Close to thirty years have passed, but the day my husband held our daughter hostage while threatening me will always …
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