The late 1960s were turbulent years in America. It was a time of rapid change when young protesters expressed disillusionment with many aspects of the world their elders had built. The divisions in society that emerged from those conflicts decades ago still haunt our society in the 21st ...
Iowa voters are likely to decide in the 2026 election if Iowa’s constitution has a new amendment that sets a higher threshold for future state income tax increases. The Iowa Senate has given its final approval to the proposed amendment. It would require that super majorities of at least 34 ...
Having commemorated the sorrow of Good Friday, Christians the world over today are preparing for the joy of another Easter morning with the message of victory over death and despair. The celebration of the resurrection of Christ is a time of renewal and a reaffirming of faith in him who rose ...
To the editor: As a longtime Eagle Grove resident, I have been shocked to read the recent coverage of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and their harmful impact on communities of all sizes across the state. It has been widely reported that 29 Iowa pharmacies closed in 2024. These pharmacies ...
Across rural America, where farm fields stretch to the horizon and small towns pepper the landscape, agricultural cooperatives stand as pillars of strength and resilience. As CEO of NEW Cooperative Inc., headquartered in Fort Dodge, and a lifelong advocate for Iowa’s agriculture community, ...
Gov. Kim Reynolds stunned the state by announcing last Friday that she would not seek re-election next year. Who saw that coming? We’re guessing that outside of the Reynolds family only a handful of the governor’s closest advisers knew about that decision in advance. Legislators serving ...