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A man you’ve never met had advice you should never forget
The chaos around us rekindled my memories of a small-town philosopher
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President stays on sidelines after school kids are shot
There is one category of violent crime that continues to rise — school and church shootings and other mass killings — but the president has had little…
Sep 2
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Here is why ‘more light, less darkness’ is needed
Government regulators fail their duty to the public when they treat regulated businesses' lapses as confidential when they endanger people's health…
Aug 29
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Local officials just plow ahead with secrecy
Some elected leaders trip over themselves to avoid acting on or discussing controversial topics during a public meeting.
Aug 12
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Lots of unanswered questions need answering
The old journalist grows frustrated when traditional sources of news and information fail to ask questions the public wonder about.
Aug 5
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Wallace Building demolition reflects poorly on Iowa officials’ stewardship
When government ignores building upkeep and maintenance, it risks alienating taxpayers who pay for the courthouses, schools and government office…
Jul 29
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When waste-cutters miss what looks like manure*
* That was the term Chuck Grassley used to call wasteful government spending that soaked taxpayers
Jul 22
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Names make it tough to ignore human impact of news
These personal details help foster public understanding and add credibility
Jul 15
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