I remember feeling awkward as a child when prodded by my parents to tell my Gran, ‘Happy Mother’s Day!” Back …
Zachary Michael Jack, guest columnist Guest Columnists May. 14, 2017 1:00 am3049d ago
I remember feeling awkward as a child when prodded by my parents to tell my Gran, ‘Happy Mother’s Day!” Back …
Carroll McKibbin, guest columnist Guest Columnists May. 14, 2017 1:00 am3049d ago
Americans rejoiced on May 8, 1945, when Germany surrendered and President Truman declared V-E Day. In the small Iowa town …
Staff Columnists May. 13, 2017 8:00 am3049d ago
Dakota Access Pipeline protests have sparked changes to the Oklahoma criminal trespass code. The measures could become boilerplate bills for …
Guest Columnists May. 13, 2017 1:00 am3050d ago
Even before Gov. Terry Branstad signed a bill lifting Iowa’s ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks, local …
The Rev. Bob Molsberry, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 12, 2017 3:08 pm3050d ago
Congratulations, cousin Pete, on your election as President of the National Rifle Association, one of the most influential offices in …
Carmen Kleinsmith and Sue Thompson, guest columnists
Guest Columnists May. 12, 2017 10:54 am3050d ago
As nurses, we are faced with defining moments each day that become the foundation of our character and shape our …
Mary Priske Jul. 10, 2017 1:00 am2992d ago
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Mike and Sue Humphrey Jul. 8, 2017 1:00 am2994d ago
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Staff Editorial Staff Editorials May. 11, 2017 12:50 pm3051d ago
By any measure U.S. Rep. Rod Blum has had a difficult week. He has only himself to blame. Problems began …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists May. 11, 2017 7:00 am3051d ago
It seems like any account of 1st District U.S. Rep. Rod Blum’s town hall in Cedar Rapids Tuesday night should …
Sen. Janet Petersen, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 10, 2017 2:31 pm3052d ago
Governor Branstad is a sore loser who still doesn’t get it. After leading the charge to cut or even deny …
John Macatee, guest columnist
Guest Columnists May. 9, 2017 11:56 am3053d ago
Most of the media coverage of the painful funding cuts for the K-12 schools and Iowa universities overlooks and inadequately …
Staff Columnists May. 9, 2017 7:00 am3053d ago
By now, the first folks have cleared the velvet ropes to attend a town hall meeting sponsored by Iowa 1st …
Staff Columnists May. 7, 2017 11:00 am3055d ago
Are Iowans doing enough or the right things to help older residents get the nutritious and affordable food they need …
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