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The real Condition of the State: Less prosperous. Less popular. Less fair.
Iowa can do better, but we need new leaders.
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Trump's adventure in Venezuela opens a door
Democrats shouldn't miss this opportunity
Jan 5
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Iowa faces a momentous decision in 2026
We should start working now to head off disaster
Dec 30, 2025
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News on Joni Ernst's latest gimmick
Jan 30, 2025
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Iowa's book banners are writing a new chapter
Feb 27, 2025
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Iowa's ruling party is bluffing its way through a budget mess
Oct 22, 2025
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Hands Off rally draws a big crowd in Davenport
Apr 5, 2025
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Kim Reynolds' $4 solution
Nov 3, 2025
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Ducking for cover
Mar 1, 2025
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Reports: Miller-Meeks' healthcare bill is a collection of 'warmed-over' ideas that won't become law.
Republicans seek to avoid blame for looming rise in healthcare costs
Dec 17, 2025
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HSAs are no substitute for Obamacare credits
Some Iowa Republicans aren't telling you the whole truth
Dec 9, 2025
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Iowa is helping the Trump administration build a national citizen registry
Groups worry the registry threatens the privacy of millions of Americans
Dec 3, 2025
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Time to give thanks
Expressing gratitude for the gift I've been given
Nov 26, 2025
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A sensible way to deal with expiring Obamacare subsidies?
Zach Nunn and Chuck Schumer have a solution
Nov 19, 2025
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'We've got to bring these prices down'
The Republican failure to live up to their promises on the high cost of living is now hurting them.
Nov 11, 2025
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Kim Reynolds' $4 solution
She could do so much more
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