Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order June 18 establishing the Governor’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board. The announcement reads: “The Governor’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board...

If you meet Salvador "Chava" Aguirre, 48, you will instantly like him. He has that easy-going personality and once you get to know him better, you want to become his friend. Knowing Chava for...

If you meet Salvador "Chava" Aguirre, 48, you will instantly like him. He has that easy-going personality and once you get to know him better, you want to become his friend. Knowing Chava for...

The disappearance of Spec. Vanessa Guillén made national and international news. A young and beautiful Latina vanished inexplicably on April 22. Vanessa’s remains were found in late June after...

Amid so much happening around us in Iowa and around the world, it is difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel, if any exists yet. It is at times like this, times of reflection that I...

Amid so much happening around us in Iowa and around the world, it is difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel, if any exists yet. It is at times like this, times of reflection that I...

During a year full of unexpected and dreadful events, hope emerges through the rubble. Young people are showing up in powerful ways and are becoming the catalyst for some of the most clear and...

As the United States turns its attention to the crisis of injustice and racism, the coronavirus pandemic still rages on, continuing to impact the most vulnerable among us. For many Iowans working...

After more than two months of mostly staying at home and practicing social distancing, I had to take my grandson to the doctor this past week. I made sure he wore a face mask and gloves. We...