2019 was a weird year for Iowa. By the end of January, nine people announced that they were running for …
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2019 was a weird year for Iowa. By the end of January, nine people announced that they were running for …
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds did the right thing last month when she agreed to continue accepting refugees for resettlement in …
In February of 2019, in an infamous rant about Middle America, comedian Bill Maher, noted ‘[Coastal cities] have chef Wolfgang …
It’s no secret that Washington politics have become so polarized that it can be tough for Democrats and Republicans to …
Education is a big issue. We all agree, I think, that we need an education system that prepares our children …
Another legislative session promises to ignore chronic problems. We have too many counties, school districts, and stinky Concentrated Animal Feeding …
For a moment in 2019, Gordon Sondland seemed to be a hero. During the impeachment hearings, the ambassador to the …
On April 3, 2009, the Iowa State Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Varum v. Brien that limiting marriage to one …
As this year nears its end, the Grassley family is grateful for another fall harvest. Like other family farms across …
Many readers will remember 70s rocker Meatloaf’s legendary song, ‘Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad.” Though a lament about unrequited …
Most states are making good progress toward reasonable drug laws. Iowa is not. It has been a frustrating year for …
An intriguing issue was raised in the Dec. 19 Democratic debate: Campaign donations from billionaires. Or, should I say – …
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