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Want a modern civics lesson?
First, forget everything you learned in high school government class about “democracy” and such.
Let me tell you what I’ve learned, running as an independent for the US Senate for Iowa: It ain’t pretty.
If you’re not a Democrat or Republican, the state’s leading...
Paying cash doesn’t make it smart
Dear Dave,
What is your opinion on paying cash for a “tiny house”?
Wes
Dear Wes,
This may be a really un-hip or un-cool thing to say, but I wouldn’t buy a tiny house at all. Paying cash for something like that might make the mover smarter, but that still...
Our economy and quality of life depend on a healthy environment. That’s why we’re always looking for solutions to Iowa’s water quality challenges.
The Legislature established a Water Quality Initiative in 2013 as part of a strategy to reduce to nitrogen and phosphorus in our waterways by 45...
ObamaCare has been a disappointment, even for enthusiasts of the legislation! Costs far exceed projections, and the signup of those uninsured is far below original goals. The numbers aren’t likely to improve much as CBO estimates continue to project the uninsured population will remain in the “tens...
I’ve been a Democrat all my life. I believe in the party’s values, I’m pleased when its candidates win elections, and I’m persuaded the country is better off when Democratic ideas get a fair shake in the public arena. But none of this means that I favor a weak Republican Party. Indeed, just the...
We all have stress in our lives, especially when dealing with money. But there are habits you can incorporate into your life that will reduce money-related worries. By applying these tips, you can be well on your way to gaining control of your finances.
1. Quit comparing yourself to others. This...
All Iowans deserve the chance to get ahead. That’s why I support opportunities for Iowans to improve their situation and strengthen our middle class.
There is plenty of evidence that we need to do more to make our economy stronger. For example, 31 percent of Iowa households struggle to afford...
We know when rural communities do well, America does well. Rural America provides us with the food we eat, the water we drink and the energy we use, not to mention a disproportionate percentage the Nation's military that keeps us safe from threat. That's why it's good news that in all corners of...
Becoming a caregiver for an aging relative is a profound expression of love. You may find that you will begin to take on many of the responsibilities they might have had while raising you. Like raising a family, being a caretaker can be physically, emotionally and financially challenging, but it is...
The words honor and respect have been bandied about a great deal over the last several weeks, but it seems that our varying levels of patriotism and political affiliations have much to do with how we interpret those words and the actions of those we associate with them.
The recent run at these two...
