They sound harmless, maybe even admirable. But trouble lies beneath the surface of promotional pieces airing across the country on …
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They sound harmless, maybe even admirable. But trouble lies beneath the surface of promotional pieces airing across the country on …
Sometimes you have to spend money before you can save money. That’s the rationale behind so-called housing first programs taking …
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg will make a much-anticipated appearance before federal lawmakers next week, and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has …
Iowa Republicans may be doing what Republicans in Washington, D.C. have tried and failed at for eight years – set …
Inspired by Sinclair Broadcast Group’s tireless efforts to save American journalism from the chaos of unscripted freedom, I’ve adapted the …
Another scathing report documents the continued failure of former Gov. Terry Branstad’s rush into managed-care Medicaid, as well as Gov. …
Facebook is not as smart as you think it is. Many Americans are disturbed at emerging details of the social …
Your Iowa Legislature very nearly shared in the pain of yet another round of midyear budget cuts. But they couldn’t …
Marion’s relatively new circulator public transit route has decreased waiting times for most riders, especially those who didn’t need or …
He cannot lead a legislative agenda from his seat in Iowa Senate’s minority party. But Nate Boulton isn’t short on …
Iowans saw two very different reactions to embattled candidate nomination petitions over the last two weeks. When a well-connected political …
Iowans saw two very different reactions to embattled candidate nomination petitions over the last two weeks. When a well-connected political …
It’s been almost a year since Ron Corbett introduced himself to Iowans through his book ‘Beyond Promises.” But if he …
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