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Solon Economist

Sorting out the calendar

Milli Gilbaugh, Food for Thought December 3, 2024

While December has always been the last month of the year, it hasn't always been the twelfth month. It got its name from the Latin word “decem” meaning “ten” because the year, at that time,...

A call to reopen the Duane Arnold Energy Center

Caden Bell, The Daily Iowan December 3, 2024

One of the most iconic jobs in television is Homer Simpson’s role at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. The two cooling towers became an iconic part of the show, and the plant brought highly educated...

Bridging the gap: How Kirkwood Community College blends traditional degrees and job-specific training to serve our community

Jasmine Almoayyed, Vice President of Continuing Education and Training, Kirkwood Community College November 27, 2024

In today’s rapidly changing economy, traditional pathways to education and employment are evolving, and Kirkwood Community College is at the forefront of this transformation. In addition to offering...

Guest Opinion | Three reasons to choose a career before choosing a college

Scott Schneidermann, Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board member November 27, 2024

The traditional idea of a young adult going off to residential college to explore academics and choose a career isn't always appropriate for everyone's circumstances. Instead, high school students should...

Guest Opinion | More access to government, not more secrecy, is needed

Randy Evans, Stray Thoughts November 27, 2024

I was asked to speak last week at the annual conference of the National Freedom of Information Coalition. My remarks boiled down to a simple message: The public needs more information *about* their governments,...

Guest Opinion | Christmas trees and other frivolities

Milli Gilbaugh, Food for Thought November 27, 2024

When you've finally dealt with the leftovers and gotten back on the diet, it's time to think seriously about Christmas. You've probably already put up the Christmas tree, most people do these days, especially...

School board learns important lesson on secrecy

Randy Evans November 20, 2024

Last week, I bumped into an Appanoose County woman I have known for several years. She thanked me and the nonprofit organization I manage for shining the spotlight on the actions of Centerville Community...

Food for Thought

November 20, 2024

There are different accounts of that feast in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. Some say it was not an observance of thanksgiving for a successful year, but the celebration of a treaty with the Wampanoag...

Other things to celebrate this month

Milli Gilbaugh, Food for Thought November 12, 2024

Since Thanksgiving is so late this year, you might want to think about some of the other things you can celebrate in November. The 16th is National Button Day. I'm not sure if it refers to the kind...

Stop underestimating women’s sports

DI Editorial Board November 7, 2024

If any institution is aware of the demand for women’s sports, it should be the University of Iowa. After years of barrier-breaking and record-setting history with the UI women’s basketball team...

Odds, ends, and oddities

Milli Gilbaugh, Food for Thought November 7, 2024

By now, you probably know how the election turned out – I don't as of the writing of this column. By the time this gets to you it will be all over but the shouting. The process it has to go through...

Bohannan vs. Miller-Meeks

October 31, 2024

A friend of mine was a development economist and worked all over the world helping countries solve problems. I asked what he thought was the most serious problem in the world. Without hesitation, he said,...

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