After a lengthy fight during the 2019 Iowa legislative session, a unique coalition of agriculture and environmental groups joined forces with MidAmerican Energy, the state's largest investor-owned utility, to negotiate a consensus agreement to expand solar energy in Iowa. About a year later, ...
You don't have to be a child development expert to give a child a great start in life. In fact, it's surprisingly simple and fun. The first three years of life are a period of amazing growth in all areas of a baby's development. Children are learning through everything they do. Providing a ...
News Flash! News Bulletin! All Live Sports Cancelled Till Further Notice!!! No Big 10, Big 12, Little 10, or even Small 6 tournaments?No NCAA Basketball Tournament Office Pools?People might actually get some work done!!No standing around the water cooler mesmerized by all the upsets the day ...
Growing up on a farm, my school bus driver, Mr. Horn, scared me! He looked mean and had, very strict rules. He made us sit in our seats, not move about and watched us like a hawk. He made us be quiet and not mess with other riders.I recall one incident just before Christmas. I was about six ...
Reducing the property burden is a priority for most Iowans. Cities and counties across Iowa are in the process of planning their budgets and holding public hearings. Government spending is at the heart of high property tax rates, and these budget hearings will not just establish what the city ...
Letter to the Editor:Critical TimesThe upcoming election may be the most important since the civil war regarding the future of our country. Whether Democrats finally have the backbone to stand up for issues that desperately need to be addressed will determine that outcome.Trump is without a ...
Letter to the Editor:The middle school bond issue failed, but it wasn't for lack of caring about the kids or a lack of understanding the need. It failed because of a lack of sharing a real plan, unanswered financing questions and concerns about the proposed location. Name calling and lack of ...
A new study showed that from 2007 to 2018, prices for hundreds of drugs rose many times faster than the rate of inflation.List prices on 602 medicines rose by 159%, or 9% annually. After discounts and rebates, net prices increased by 60%, or 4.5% annually. That's 3.5 times the rate of ...
Letter to the Editor:By now you have seen the results of the Middle School Bond Referendum. Without getting into too much detail, we didn't get the 60% approval needed to move forward with the new STC Middle School project at this time. While we are disappointed with the results, the reality is ...