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Today’s print column Iowa’s caucus campaign is at its best during those unplanned, non-packaged interactions that teach us a lot …
Strange. All this talk about trains and whistles and cash reminded me of something. I hear the train a’ comin,’ …
Microlending is an idea that still is gaining traction, especially here at home. That’s why I’m so excited to see …
Occasionally over the weekend, my mind wandered to the cladding. Cladding is a new word for me, so I apologize if I …
Spent part of my midday watching former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty on the internets announcing his candidacy for president of …
In talking about education reform, we must be wary of pinning too many hopes on the idea of overhauling …
Sounds like the local option sales tax could be returning to a precinct near you. Or maybe it’s the “Groundhog …
A gusty nor’easter is pushing Iowa Republicans to defend the relevance of next year’s presidential caucuses. This is hardly new. …
A kind reader recently lent me his copy of abUSed: The Postville Raid — Luis Argueta’s feature-length documentary about the …
Does wasted time gnaw at your conscience? Do you lay awake at night counting minutes you’ll never get back – …
Went out to the airport Monday afternoon to get a glimpse of the Republican “idea candidate” for president. Former House speaker …
I say we cut sleepy cop some slack. There’s a lot we don’t know about a stealthy photo that surfaced …
As a parent with kids in elementary school, education reform is a big issue for me. So I think it’s …
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