Iowa has been successful at income tax reform because it has balanced prudent budgeting with pro-growth tax rate reductions. In …
John Hendrickson and Tom Sands Guest Columnists Nov. 23, 2024 5:00 am322d ago
Iowa has been successful at income tax reform because it has balanced prudent budgeting with pro-growth tax rate reductions. In …
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Over the years, we’ve argued many times that cooperation between local and regional governments is needed to save costs and …
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Surviving witnesses of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, 61 years ago today in Dallas, Texas, become fewer by …
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An email popped into my inbox Tuesday from Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, linking to a video she made about the …
Rich Patterson
Guest Columnists Nov. 19, 2024 6:21 am326d ago
Before cranking up my computer I start each morning with coffee and a newspaper. That’s not because I’m old fashioned. …
Bruce Lear
Guest Columnists Nov. 19, 2024 6:18 am326d ago
One of our first warnings for children is,“Don’t take candy from strangers.” Iowans need to remember this when politicians offer …
Jim Folk Oct. 31, 2024 6:00 am345d ago
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Art Cullen Guest Columnists Nov. 18, 2024 5:00 am327d ago
Wednesday after the election dawned foggy as the Iowa Democratic Party’s ashes smoldered. The results were in: Donald Trump and …
Norman Sherman Guest Columnists Nov. 18, 2024 5:00 am327d ago
I’m not ready to compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler, although others have. Trump has no genocide on his record. …
Staff Columnists Nov. 17, 2024 5:00 am328d ago
Full disclosure: I am an evangelical Christian, and I voted for Donald Trump. Last fall, before the Iowa Caucuses, in …
Staff Columnists Nov. 17, 2024 5:00 am328d ago
“For many, especially women, it’s like living without a voice or future.” Soniya Azhman, a poet and journalist explains. “It …
Staff Columnists Nov. 17, 2024 5:00 am328d ago
Iowa Republican lawmakers have official stationery and email, and they’re not afraid to use them. Especially when some libs need …
Nickolaus Hayes
Guest Columnists Nov. 17, 2024 5:00 am328d ago
The average person takes advantage of the downtime during the holiday season. As long as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s …
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