The COVID-19 emergency is over, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds declares
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Adam Sullivan Staff Columnists Feb. 15, 2022 1:55 pm1403d ago
The COVID-19 emergency is over, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds declares
Adam Sullivan Staff Columnists Feb. 14, 2022 1:40 pm1404d ago
New rules for council meetings won’t quell the public’s frustration
Nichole Shaw Staff Columnists Feb. 13, 2022 6:00 am1406d ago
The need for mental health services and equal access to these services is urgent.
Althea Cole Staff Columnists Jan. 24, 2024 1:27 pm695d ago
As some Iowans began to take off their masks, I logged back into my Bumble account and decided to wade back into the dating scene.
Adam Sullivan Staff Columnists Feb. 11, 2022 10:52 am1407d ago
Iowa Legislature has put police and prosecutors in an untenable position.
Staff Columnists Feb. 11, 2022 7:49 am1407d ago
Her story has taken on new relevancy now as Republican lawmakers in Iowa assail public school districts for making library books available that they’ve dubbed “obscene,” many written by LGBTQ authors and people of color
Staff Columnists Feb. 7, 2022 7:00 am1412d ago
GOP lawmaker: “It’s ridiculous — we passed a law that says you can use these products and here you can’t use them in schools or nursing homes.”
Staff Columnists Feb. 6, 2022 7:00 am1413d ago
Iowans are starting to learn more about another major piece of the Senate bill. Call it The Great Tax Swap.
Staff Columnists Feb. 5, 2022 6:00 am1414d ago
A common dilemma: Either find a high-salary job or work part time to stay below the benefits cap.
Staff Columnists Feb. 3, 2022 7:00 am1416d ago
So Nick Maybanks has worked in the Linn County Attorney’s office for more than 21 years. He worked with and …
Staff Columnists Feb. 1, 2022 12:07 pm1417d ago
If this is supposed to make a point about the frightening extremities of school choice, it doesn’t do a very good job.
Karris Golden
Staff Columnists Jan. 30, 2022 12:00 pm1419d ago
As more celebrities, politicians and business leaders are accused of sexual misconduct, I’m baffled by people who say they’re sick …
Staff Columnists Jan. 30, 2022 7:00 am1420d ago
At least on these frigid days we can get a warm feeling knowing our governor has friends in sunny Boca …
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