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Wow. More than 630 people showed up yesterday for the free screening of Carla Wilson’s Iowa City-based documentary “Black American …
Half of American households pay no federal income taxes. It’s become a mantra lately for conservative politicians and pundits. And …
One reason it’s so hard to talk about race is the dread you feel for the moment when, as one …
At opposite ends of Third Street SE, two economic development models are on display. On the north end is a …
Helloooo, junior high school! I never thought I’d see you again, you with your sweaty palms and catty cliques and …
Imagine my surprise to learn I’d been drafted into a blog war, by the state Department of Education chief, no …
Recently, there has been a deluge of reader requests that I assess the Obama presidency. Actually, a few emails. OK, …
I’ve always figured that Sarah Palin would not run for president. I thought she’d milk the possibility of a candidacy …
Gov. Terry Branstad weighed in this morning on the great lead shot debate. “It could have been handled better and, …
My mother gave me many great, thoughtful gifts over the years, especially on my birthday. So it seemed fitting to spend …
Will tying compensation to performance really motivate Iowa’s teachers to greatness? Let’s ask Jason Glass. Not Jason Glass the political …
Summer has sauntered into the sunset. I know there are a couple of weeks of August left. The State Fair …
State Education Director Jason Glass has been asking to “elevate the conversation” about changing teacher pay. But he’s been awfully …
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