Q: Why is the month of November celebrated as National Adoption Month?A: The short answer is President Bill Clinton in 1995 expanded upon a presidential proclamation declared by President Ronald Reagan 33 years ago this month. Recognizing the joys of parenthood and the dream-come-true reality ...
Economic development is critical for the success of Iowa. It takes on an even greater importance when dealing with the state's rural economy. To secure the continued growth and success of our state, we must focus on rural development programs that create sustainable jobs and livable communities ...
While no one should ever say "I know it's real because I saw it on the internet," everyone should be able to say, "I know it's real. I read it in the newspaper."Real newspapers reporting real news have never been more important or more valuable to readers and communities.In print, on digital ...
Q: How will your legislation help curb financial exploitation of older Americans?A: Given their lifetime of hard work and savings, older Americans are often targeted for financial fraud and exploitation cooked up by wrongdoers who prey upon them for profit. Some victims are exploited by ...
Elections and how they are conducted have changed a bit over the years- See Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate's story on Page 1.Here's my memory of being taken to the Tama County Courthouse on election night when I was age 6 (Nov. 6, 1956): There was a lot of activity - It was night and I was ...
Statewide efforts focused on making sure all Iowa students are proficient readers by the end of third grade are demonstrating a positive impact in the growth of literacy skills. A report released by the Iowa Department of Education highlights key findings since the early literacy law was ...
DES MOINES Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg announced new Future Ready Iowa Alliance recommendations Tuesday. The recommendations are a major step forward in achieving the Reynolds / Gregg administration's No. 1 goal: 70 percent of Iowa's workforce having education or training beyond ...
Q: What's at stake with proposed regulations that would reduce the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2018 and 2019?A:Congress enacted the RFS and other policies to boost U.S. energy security and energy independence, strategic measures designed to drive innovation and growth of renewable fuels. ...
Letter to the Editor:July 5, 2007, 8 a.m., a beautiful summer day. I, my wife and five kids are standing in front of St. Elizabeth's Church. A black hearse pulls in front of the church. Inside is our youngest son S.S.G.Adam. I almost go to my knees, but know I have to hold up.Two men get out ...
Fall is here and we are finally settling in to our routines.Thanks to everyone for making Homecoming week a nice event. We have many people to thank, but I was impressed with how the whole community came together to make the week a memorable one for our students. I've been in communities where ...