Iowa Farm and Rural Life PollAMES - As the percentage of rented farmland in Iowa continues to grow, farmers are seeing a steady shift in who is responsible for what happens on the land.According to the "2018 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll," (SOC 3090) a publication of Iowa State University ...
Many years ago I started saving articles concerning the founding of the United States. Here is excerpts from several of them.-Joyce WieseJuly 1, 1776A tall redhead emerged from his parlor and bedroom with a big brass key and a large squarish object which looked a lot like an easel. He locked ...
Throughout its history, Iowa has been a place where women break barriers. Time after time, Iowa women have shown if they set their minds to something, work hard and believe in themselves, they can accomplish anything.On July 2, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Iowans ratifying the 19th ...
I found it lurking behind the air conditioner in our back yard; was it evidence that the wayward cougar spotted weeks ago in Des Moines was still around? The scat definitely wasn't left by our two small dogs and was too big to be from a stray cat. So, I posted the photo on Facebook to find out ...
By Anne MichaelOur Town will be presented July 11-13 at the Wieting theatre in Toledo.Our Town is one of those plays that is never out-dated. Why? Because Our Town is all of us - it is our lives on this earth. We are moms trying to get our kids up for school. We are the people who were or are ...
Q: How did stopping elder abuse become one of your priorities in Congress?A: Close-knit families and communities across Iowa are enriched by the contributions and life experiences of older citizens. Unfortunately, some members of society don't treat their elders with the respect and dignity ...
I continue to make Washington "squeal," this time calling on Congress to help save over $150 million of taxpayer money by allowing the U.S. Mint to modify the composition of certain coins.Iowa taxpayers are getting nickeled-and-dimed by the increasing costs of certain metals for producing ...
Early the morning of 20 May, President Trump warned Iran not to threaten the United States again or it would face its "official end." What prompted the unusual threat after Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei had just said there would be no war because neither country wants war?The nature and timing ...
We all make mistakes.Governor Reynolds made a mistake when she vetoed legislation that would make essential improvements to Iowa's medical cannabis program. She got bad advice and didn't listen to the Iowans most directly involved.These are our friends and neighbors who suffer every day with ...
People who open up their homes and their hearts to children in need are truly special. They provide a stability, comfort and safety to kids who otherwise wouldn't have it. They offer support, guidance and most of all, love. The time and effort they willingly give is not only a blessing to the ...