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Opinion | Miller-Meeks turns a blind eye to budget bill

Peter Fisher, Solon June 25, 2025

As the US Senate debates the huge budget bill passed by the House, the problems with the bill have become evident as numerous Republicans begin airing their differences. That the bill would add a massive...

Opinion | Manufacturing the Future

Joe Greathouse, Dean of Industrial Technologies at Kirkwood Community College June 10, 2025

Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of Iowa’s economy, and its future success depends on how well we align education with rapidly evolving industry needs. That’s a responsibility we take...

The Gravity of Memorial Day must not be forgotten

Chuck Grassley, U.S. Senator May 22, 2025

The Gravity of Memorial Day must not be forgotten By U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley  After the bloodiest war in U.S. history, an enlisted soldier in the Union Army was...

Q&A: Police Week

Solon Economist May 21, 2025

Q: What is National Police Week? A: Since 1962, U.S. presidents have proclaimed the second week of May as National Police Week to pay tribute to the men and women who put on the badge to serve and protect...

Why Iowa lawmakers merit an ‘F’ on consistency

Randy Evans, Solon Economist May 21, 2025

You may be experiencing whiplash this spring just trying to track the Iowa Legislature’s zig-zag movements. It comes from what some might charitably call a lack of consistency on a key theme. A set...

Governor should not referee what is, or is not, secret

Randy Evans May 6, 2025

Give Governor Kim Reynolds credit for consistency. When it comes to wanting to hide details of possible misstatements or misdeeds, she treats Lutherans and atheists alike. Soon, Iowans may learn important...

Hail Claims

Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division April 10, 2025

Hailstorms can cause significant damage to homes, vehicles, and other property, leading to costly repairs. Understanding how to handle an insurance claim after a hail storm can make the process smoother....

Opinion | The Driscoll Dispatch

Senator Dawn Driscoll April 3, 2025

In Week 11 (March 24-28) of the legislative session, it has finally started to feel like spring in Des Moines. With our second major legislative deadline on next week’s horizon, floor debate and subcommittee...

Opinion | Iowa school shows leadership that others lack

Randy Evans, Iowa Freedom of Information Council April 3, 2025

As the president, governors and legislators elevate the stress and anxiety in higher education in the United States by seeking to change how colleges and universities operate and what they teach, the...

Is the state doing enough to help direct care workers who provide care and support to older Iowans and people with disabilities?

DI Findley, Executive Director of Iowa CareGivers March 26, 2025

Over 300,000 family caregivers provide the lion's share of care for those with disabilities, including children with special needs, and older Iowans. When family caregivers can no longer provide round...

Transparency is never partisan, especially with tax money involved

Randy Evans March 5, 2025

Iowa taxpayers provided about$104 million last school year directly to parents choosing to send their K-12 children to private schools. The price tag for these education savings accounts, or vouchers,...

Opinion | Bird calls or dog whistles: What our attorney general is doing

Randy Evans February 12, 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird again tried to put herself in the national spotlight last week as leader of a group of Republican attorneys general who fixed their sights on Costco over the warehouse...

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