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Some conservative and Republican organizations were beginning to wonder if Randy Feenstra, the U.S. congressman and candidate for Iowa governor, …
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A moral defense of birthright citizenship.
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It was disturbing, frustrating and sickening. But it was not surprising. And it’s happened six years in a row. Behind closed doors, secretively and quietly, Iowa’s Senate Republicans once again …
Sami Scheetz
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Across Linn County, I keep hearing the same question: What’s in it for us? As massive data center projects are …
Sam Helmick
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I come to this conversation because, for generations, Iowans of all walks of life have sent up a righteous cry: …
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A 49-year old woman had been demeaned by poverty. A homeless shelter was committing her because the staff said she …
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The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate makes perfect sense, so long as you know your SCCs. State Sen. Zach Wahls …
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The Iowa House Judiciary Committee’s so-called “tough on crime” legislation would create Iowa’s own version of a “three strike” system. …
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Legislation that would increase Iowa’s cigarette tax and implement an excise tax on vape and consumable hemp products was dealt …
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At the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, President Donald Trump announced that nine member countries had pledged $7 …
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There seems to be no vaccination for Iowans that can protect us from irresponsible ideas conjured by our Republican-controlled Legislature. …
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