Last year, a flood. This year, a moderate drought. Weather? Climate? Sure. But also a politicalmetaphor. A year ago, this …
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Last year, a flood. This year, a moderate drought. Weather? Climate? Sure. But also a politicalmetaphor. A year ago, this …
I am the mother of three teenagers and executive director of Foundation 2, an agency that each year serves nearly 30,000 …
The famous ‘Field of Dreams” movie line, ‘build it and people will come,” describes the beginning and ensuing success of …
The marketplace of home vegetable gardens, community supported agriculture, farmers markets, road side vegetable stands, restaurants, retail interests and direct …
I have had the opportunity to be part of a number of conversations about personal finance recently. What I hear the …
Gov. Kim Reynolds this week came out against NFL athletes choosing to sit or kneel during the national anthem, following …
It’s time for Congress to work together to craft a health care plan that can satisfy more Americans and provide …
How long did we have to wait for the first reference to ‘cannibalization” at the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s …
The Des Moines Register recently suggested Iowa should consider imposing a new tax on soda and other sugary drinks. It …
Can you believe it? This and similar sentiments arrive by inbox and social media feed each time teens are caught …
A few weeks ago, a friend who knows I have traveled rural Iowa extensively asked if I had any recommendations in …
Last time the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission came to town, it was quite a spectacle. In April 2014, city …
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