Like most rural Iowans, I’m used to hearing about deserts — “food deserts,” “medical deserts,” “legal deserts.” And now comes …
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Like most rural Iowans, I’m used to hearing about deserts — “food deserts,” “medical deserts,” “legal deserts.” And now comes …
President Donald Trump has said more than once he believes the Federal Emergency Management Agency should be downsized or eliminated. …
Listen up, kids of all ages: Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11! Mother’s Day became an official US holiday in …
Give Gov. Kim Reynolds credit for consistency. When it comes to wanting to hide details of possible misstatements or misdeeds, …
Many of us have experienced planning committees where loud, big idea people dominate. They’re the ones who believe all their …
Gov. Kim Reynolds wants executive privilege, so she doesn’t have to release some documents to the media. As someone who …
Cedar Rapids school district leaders and the school board listened to their constituents. Rather than try again to pass a …
An infant is totally dependent on the constant care that parents provide. Imagine if, as the child grows, he does …
This past week, the Iowa House voted overwhelmingly to move forward with psychedelic medicine treatment for Iowans. This is a …
Gloria was a force of nature. At the age of 18, she became a parental figure to her 11 younger …
We’ve expanded the room. Over the past several months, we’ve widened the circle — inviting more voices, perspectives, and ideas. …
As I write this, my cat Luna is acting like a vulture, sitting on the top of my chair behind …
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