Commentary
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“Don’t like the war” and more of your letters, Aug. 4, 2026
“Question: Do you think Iran is trying to build a nuclear bomb, and if so, should they be allowed to have it?”
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‘You crawl here and think that’s OK?’ Your letters July 28, 2026
“My four grandparents came over—Ellis Island—and were registered. They signed up to become United States citizens.” [NOTE: Yes, let’s discuss that….]
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‘Is either Gov candidate offering a real fix?’ Your letters July 14, 2026
“More interesting that there doesn’t seem to be any real plan for an Iowa fix to the federal healthcare cuts, or have I missed something?”
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The houses that cover up the hate
Iowa author and journalist Chuy Renteria wonders if, in covering up public swastikas, we’re doing more harm than good.
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Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate warns of texts impersonating officials, candidates
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 15, 2025 Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate issued a warning for Iowans Wednesday about reported mass texts impersonating elected officials and candidates. The state elections official said fraudulent messages were reported in Franklin, Johnson, and Madison counties. According to a news release, the mass texts from “an…
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Reynolds vetoes bill protecting landowners from eminent domain
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds vetoed a bill restricting private pipelines’ use of eminent domain, against the wishes of Iowa landowners and farmers.
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Mouse droppings, ants, expired food found at these Iowa restaurants
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 21, 2025 Mouse droppings, ants and expired food found after Iowa restaurant inspections. State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past five weeks, including offenses related to rodents, expired food and operating without a license. The findings…
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Iowa Starting Line: 10 years of doing things differently. What you can learn.
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 Starting Line has survived this long—launching…
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Guest post: If we want to fix education, fully fund public schools
Let’s get back to funding and supporting it at a level that reflects how important it is for all of us.
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‘Some people work their butts off and other people get rich’: Gwen Frisbie-Fulton’s view from rural America
My dad raised us to work hard and do good for our families, but he was also going to make damn sure we didn’t step on anyone else along the way.
