by Pat Rynard | Apr 2, 2025 | LOCAL NEWS
We’ve built up an important community that has stood up for Iowans. What a world. Amidst all the stupidity and suffering so far in 2025, our team has had one small reason to celebrate: Iowa Starting Line turned 10 years old earlier this year. It’s a minor miracle that...
by Guest Post | Mar 24, 2025 | EDUCATION
It hasn’t been good news for Iowa’s public schools recently. The Waterloo Community School District announced budget cuts of over $10 million for their upcoming school year. Then I saw that the Cedar Rapids Community School District is facing a $12 million budget...
by Guest Post | Mar 17, 2025 | RURAL
We can all agree that things should be efficient, but this is hardly that. This is chaos. March is finally here, and that means we’re chomping at the bit for planting season. On my farm and those around me, we’re making sure everything—and everyone—is ready to roll as...
by Guest Post | Feb 21, 2025 | STATE LEGISLATURE
Our library has always thoughtfully curated its collection with community needs in mind, and this legislation unnecessarily inserts government regulation into that process. I’m writing with urgent concern about Senate File 347, legislation that would...
by Guest Post | Feb 20, 2025 | GOP ACCOUNTABILITY
Iowans work hard and deserve a government that works for them, not one that rigs the system in favor of the rich and powerful. As a new Congress takes shape in Washington, Iowans are counting on their representatives to fight for policies that lower costs and...
