Gov. Kim Reynolds has positioned herself as the governor of second chances. A year ago, Reynolds stood before the Iowa …
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Staff Editorial Staff Editorials Jan. 20, 2019 5:00 am2452d ago
Gov. Kim Reynolds has positioned herself as the governor of second chances. A year ago, Reynolds stood before the Iowa …
Staff Editorial Staff Editorials Jan. 19, 2019 9:30 am2453d ago
Two proposed constitutional amendments already approved once by the Iowa Legislature face a major setback due to an avoidable mishap …
Staff Editorials Jan. 18, 2019 8:00 am2454d ago
When people discuss politics it’s often with derision. So we were optimistic, once again, to listen Tuesday as Gov. Kim …
Staff Editorials Jan. 17, 2019 7:16 am2455d ago
Fourth District Republican U.S. Rep. Steve King should act in the best interest of his western Iowa constituents and resign …
Staff Editorials Jan. 13, 2019 6:45 am2459d ago
Recent history shows there will be plenty of time at the Statehouse this year for partisan division and political maneuvering. …
Staff Editorials Jan. 12, 2019 6:00 am2460d ago
Policymakers and business leaders across the country are taking bold steps to combat prescription drug abuse. While we are inclined …
Staff Editorials Jan. 11, 2019 7:00 am2461d ago
It was clear to us nearly six years ago that Iowa lawmakers were making a big mistake in approving a …
Staff Editorials Jan. 10, 2019 4:30 am2462d ago
President Donald Trump addressed the nation for the first time from the Oval Office on Tuesday night, and Republican members …
Staff Editorials Jan. 6, 2019 11:30 am2466d ago
The trickle of prospective presidential candidates visiting Iowa will become a deluge in the new year. The 2020 presidential contest …
Staff Editorials Jan. 5, 2019 9:00 am2467d ago
Impacts of the partial government shutdown are becoming clearer, and its already bad news for some sectors of Iowa. Seventy-five …
Staff Editorials Jan. 4, 2019 5:10 am2468d ago
The state Auditor’s Office last week added another maddening chapter to the sad, sordid saga of the Iowa Finance Authority. …
Staff Editorials Jan. 3, 2019 2:25 pm2469d ago
Iowans are honoring the legacy of one of the most important legislators in our history. Former U.S. Sen. John Culver, …
Staff Editorials Jan. 11, 2022 2:38 pm1364d ago
Fresh calendars soon will grace our desks – 365 more opportunities to make a difference. While many subscribe to personal …
Staff Editorials Dec. 29, 2018 5:00 am2474d ago
It is going to be an uphill climb for Iowa Relief, one of two companies licensed to manufacture medical cannabis …
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