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Julian Seay has experienced a number of Iowa small towns. He was raised in Keokuk, but one of his most …
It’s back to school time. A time to buy school supplies, new clothes (I have daughters) and maybe receive a …
That would be fine with me.
Something unusual is happening at Tire Trained gym in Marion. On the surface, things look typical. The first round of …
The Transformative Power of Exceptional Teachers Education is a hot button topic in today’s political landscape. I acknowledge there are …
Last week, I went with a couple of friends to see the movie “Sound of Freedom.” Apparently, some have opinions …
So, country singer Jason Aldean struck a national nerve with his song “Try That In a Small Town.” Some folks …
Maybe you, like me, have been munching a big tub of popcorn while enjoying the tiff between former President Donald …
Hundreds convened at the Capitol July 11 to protest the special session convened for HF 732
And just like that, our state slogan became “Iowa, Freedom to Flourish.” But can a state where our Republican leaders …
Last week, I opined that the special session called to pass a new “heartbeat” bill, legislation to restrict abortion after …
So I was having a nightmare about Republican politicians incessantly using the term “woke” to label everything they oppose. Then …
During this past week’s special legislative session, the number 61 was heard often. That’s the percentage of Iowans surveyed in …
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