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Editorials

Slices of Life – Number conundrums

Sometimes (oftentimes) numbers don't make sense ?- to me at least. Oh sure, two plus two equals four and numbers are unchangeable so they should follow logical standards. But they don't. Therein lies the mystery.Let's start with gas - of the gallon variety. Why is gas priced at a certain amount ...

Tax reform would provide much-needed relief and opportunity for Iowans

It has been more than 30 years since the last time the United States comprehensively reformed our tax system. In that time, the length of the tax code has doubled to 2.4 million words - the equivalent of reading "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" 31 times.While navigating the complex tax ...

Tax reform would provide much-needed relief and opportunity for Iowans

It has been more than 30 years since the last time the United States comprehensively reformed our tax system. In that time, the length of the tax code has doubled to 2.4 million words - the equivalent of reading "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" 31 times.While navigating the complex tax ...

The Dengler Domain: Terrible Gift Ideas

With the holiday season in full swing, shopping for relatives is upon the public. Finding the best deals for Christmas presents is always the goal. Getting in a shoving match over a new toy is not the best idea. Be chill, kind, and enjoy the process. To make sure one does not purchase a bad ...

Slices of Life – Number conundrums

Sometimes (oftentimes) numbers don't make sense ?- to me at least. Oh sure, two plus two equals four and numbers are unchangeable so they should follow logical standards. But they don't. Therein lies the mystery.Let's start with gas - of the gallon variety. Why is gas priced at a certain amount ...

Slices of Life – Family

Family: Flawed and Fabulous, Adoring and Amusing, Messy and Magnificent, Important and Irreverent, Loyal and Loud and Yay, it's Year-round.Just about everyone has one, but chances are yours isn't like mine and vice versa.So what makes a family? Everything. Anything. The sum of many things. Each ...

Q&A: Federal Judiciary

Q: How is the federal judiciary unique from the legislative and executive branches of government?A: Our nation's founders designed the three branches of the federal government with the premise that they function "of, by and for the people," each authorized with special responsibilities ...

The Dengler Domain: Ice Cream Flavors

Over a year ago I discussed my favorite place to get ice cream. Update! It changed. If one ventures to the big city of Des Moines, go to Black Cat ice cream and be amazed. That is all about the update. Otherwise, Culver's and Dairy Queen are still quality choices, but this is not what this ...

The Dengler Domain: Ice Cream Flavors

Over a year ago I discussed my favorite place to get ice cream. Update! It changed. If one ventures to the big city of Des Moines, go to Black Cat ice cream and be amazed. That is all about the update. Otherwise, Culver's and Dairy Queen are still quality choices, but this is not what this ...

Slices of Life – Family

Family: Flawed and Fabulous, Adoring and Amusing, Messy and Magnificent, Important and Irreverent, Loyal and Loud and Yay, it's Year-round.Just about everyone has one, but chances are yours isn't like mine and vice versa.So what makes a family? Everything. Anything. The sum of many things. Each ...