It has become a never-ending quest to define millennials. Those between the age of 18 and 34 are often portrayed as a self-absorbed, narcissistic generation obsessed with technology. They are a group more likely to check their Twitter or Instagram apps than keep up with world events. In fact, ...
The late intellectual historian Stephen J. Tonsor wrote that in America "the Founding is determinative, and the Constitution stands at the very center of American political conservatism." Conservatives understand that the American Founding is based upon the principle of liberty and limited ...
State Senator Steve Sodders of State Center will help shape the work of the 2015 session of the Iowa Legislature by serving on several Iowa Senate committees."Legislative committees are where much of the important work gets done in the Senate," said Sodders. "Every day during the session, I'll ...
The "Season of Giving" is upon us, the season where many of us feel compelled to find that "perfect" gift for our loved ones. With all of the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season, we sometimes forget that it is a time to stop for a few moments to pause and reflect on the people and things ...
In 2007, the Iowa Senate established a Veterans Affairs Committee, which has since approved wide-ranging initiatives to help veterans, service members and their families.In 2010, Iowa became the first state to address the Department of Defense's top 10 quality of life issues identified by USA 4 ...
With Joni Ernst elected as Iowa's newest U.S. senator last Tuesday night, leaders of 50-50 in 2020 are celebrating, but know much is left to do for the state to attain political gender equity."One of our goals for 50-50 in 2020 was to have a female elected to Congress from Iowa by 2020, the ...
There is only one question on the minds of retailers and advertisers for the next two months what is the best way to reach consumers?The answer this year, as it has for many years prior, is newspaper media.As we enter an exciting holiday shopping season, retailers will experiment more than ...
During the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln called on his countrymen in his famous Gettysburg Address to ensure that liberty "shall not perish from the earth." His words have inspired many over the years, including millions in the nation's armed services who fought to preserve not ...
We're nearing the end of campaign season, and it can be difficult for a candidate's message to cut through the noise. That's why I'm sharing my ideas and vision for Iowa directly.I am running for governor because I love this state. I want to see us reach our greatest potential as individuals ...
Pressure to go along to get along starts early in life. A student who tells the teacher about playground misbehaviors may face taunts as a tattletale. Teens feel social pressure not to report mischief by their peers. Later in life, employees fear reprisals or retaliation for raising questions ...