For the first time in more than half a century, the world’s two largest nuclear powers are no longer bound …
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Paul Deaton Guest Columnists Feb. 13, 2026 6:10 am1d ago
For the first time in more than half a century, the world’s two largest nuclear powers are no longer bound …
Denise Bubeck Guest Columnists Feb. 13, 2026 6:07 am1d ago
When I listened to President Donald Trump during his visit to Iowa, he wasn’t just stopping by friendly territory. He …
Mike Naig
Guest Columnists Feb. 12, 2026 7:02 am2d ago
Congress has an opportunity right now to increase prices for farmers and help families save money. With affordability top of …
Norman Sherman
Guest Columnists Feb. 11, 2026 5:00 am3d ago
The “good old days” when I was a kid growing up in Minnesota included an economic depression and a world …
Frantz Whitfield
Guest Columnists Feb. 10, 2026 6:30 am4d ago
I’ve known Rob Sand for years. Our friendship wasn’t built on politics, but on shared values — a belief that …
Rep. Taylor Collins
Guest Columnists Feb. 10, 2026 6:28 am4d ago
Last May, my wife and I were blessed to welcome our first child into the world. The joy of becoming …
Julie Stauch Guest Columnists Feb. 10, 2026 6:27 am4d ago
On a recent evening I stood outside on my front porch at exactly 7 p.m. Around the entire nation, and …
Bruce Lear Guest Columnists Feb. 9, 2026 5:00 am5d ago
There are some mysteries difficult to solve. For example, in this classic story problem: “Train A leaves from Chicago for …
Jennifer Neumann
Guest Columnists Feb. 8, 2026 5:00 am6d ago
We are currently engaged in one of the most challenging but necessary conversations a community can have: how to reorganize …
Jesse Ulrich
Guest Columnists Feb. 8, 2026 5:00 am6d ago
At Iowa Central Community College, our purpose is simple and student-centered: we want students to finish their degrees or certifications …
Ben Smilowitz
Guest Columnists Feb. 8, 2026 5:00 am6d ago
Trump’s cuts will cost Lives and strain the state budget
Mary Beth O’Neill
Guest Columnists Feb. 8, 2026 5:00 am6d ago
Four Oaks is excited to put its full support behind HF 2163 and SF 2096, customizing Iowa’s training for foster …
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