In Iowa, the Republican drive to outlaw abortion just got real. The court fight is over. Now Iowa will have …
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Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Aug. 1, 2024 6:12 am435d ago
In Iowa, the Republican drive to outlaw abortion just got real. The court fight is over. Now Iowa will have …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Jul. 28, 2024 8:57 am439d ago
Maybe this summer you’ve heard about Project 2025, the “Mandate for Leadership — The Conservative Promise” It’s not much of …
Sofia DeMartino Staff Columnists Jul. 28, 2024 5:00 am440d ago
Mike Barnhart has held the title of president and CEO of Horizons since 2019
Althea Cole Staff Columnists Jul. 28, 2024 5:00 am440d ago
In an episode from the final season of one of TV’s greatest and most timeless shows, The Golden Girls, simple-minded …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Jul. 25, 2024 8:23 am442d ago
These are folks who staunchly back the least-fit president in history.
Staff Columnists Jul. 23, 2024 10:21 am444d ago
If Joe Biden writes his memoirs, I doubt there will be a glowing chapter on Iowa. For the president, the state is a four-letter word.
Althea Cole
Staff Columnists Jul. 22, 2024 5:00 am446d ago
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is withdrawing from his 2024 re-election bid. The President’s exit from the race …
Althea Cole
Staff Columnists Jul. 21, 2024 5:00 am447d ago
It was always a dream of mine see to Grant Wood’s “American Gothic.” I finally got my chance when I …
Chris Espersen
Staff Columnists Jul. 21, 2024 5:00 am447d ago
“The most important thing I want you to remember about me when you leave here tonight is that I am …
David Chung
Staff Columnists Jul. 21, 2024 5:00 am447d ago
The year was 1981 and President Ronald Reagan had been in office for just sixty-nine days. The country was divided …
Althea Cole
Staff Columnists Jul. 14, 2024 5:00 am454d ago
Excessive restrictions get in the way of opportunities.
Staff Columnists Jul. 14, 2024 5:00 am454d ago
If you’re curious, and hungry, you’ll risk a big helping.
Staff Columnists Jul. 7, 2024 5:00 am461d ago
Hi friends. It’s been a rough decade, right? I’m talking to those of you who have been prioritizing your mental …
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