We’re waist deep into caucus season folks, and Republicans presidential hopefuls are dropping in to share all their good ideas. …
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We’re waist deep into caucus season folks, and Republicans presidential hopefuls are dropping in to share all their good ideas. …
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One of the biggest losers during the just-completed 2023 Iowa legislative session was expertise, along with its close family members …
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Chris Jones, a research engineer at the University of Iowa and a prominent voice for water quality in this state, …
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I initially became involved in journalism as a logical option for the interests I had throughout my life. I have …
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