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Local Columns

11 of the ‘Best Days Ever’

The start of August signals that summer is winding down. Students begin preparing to head back to school, fall activities ramp up, and farmers start to look ahead to harvest while hoping for a few more rain showers. But before the pace changes for many of us, there’s one last, very big ...

Quality of life and workforce

Communities with a higher quality of life generally experience both higher employment and population growth. Our region’s elected officials and leaders understand this and have invested in improving the quality of life initiatives, such as trails, arts, and culture, and other such amenities. ...

Whistleblowers shine light on wrongdoing

Q: What is Whistleblower Appreciation Day? A: Throughout my work on behalf of Iowans in Congress, I take seriously my constitutional oversight responsibilities to ensure the government works for the American people, not the other way around. Whistleblowers play a crucial role by shining light ...

Securing the integrity of American elections

Securing the integrity of American elections The integrity of our elections and the power of our vote are vital to the health of our democracy. The United States remains a beacon of hope and promise because the people — not politicians — determine the outcome of elections with their voice ...

Carbon capture drives future for Iowa farmers

Farming is woven into the fabric of every community here in Iowa. Farmers are our neighbors, belong to our churches, volunteer in our communities, and coach our kids. Their farms not only support their family, but also feed and fuel our nation’s economy. Our farmers make Iowa a leading ...

Paving the Way: The next generation of health care teams

As the summer days dwindle down and our youth start heading back to school, we’re thinking about the next generation of health care team members. We continue to partner with local middle schools, high schools, and colleges to grow awareness of the variety of health care careers. At ...