Community colleges continue to play an important role in our bipartisan efforts to expand Iowa's middle class.Community colleges are among the most affordable options for students seeking to further their education. They're the first place many Iowans go for college classes, job training and ...

We're in the middle of a presidential election year (boy are we ever) and the nation is firmly focused on the next four years. What will they bring? Will things change, or stay the same?My household is experiencing a similar situation, although our focus has nothing to do with campaign ...

With the Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa game on Saturday, state rivalries are back. Next week the biggest football game in the state of Iowa with the Cyclones and Hawkeyes happens. Rivalries are fun, and history proves rivalries have been and will always be at the ...

With the Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa game on Saturday, state rivalries are back. Next week the biggest football game in the state of Iowa with the Cyclones and Hawkeyes happens. Rivalries are fun, and history proves rivalries have been and will always be at the ...

As a young second lieutenant with a degree from Iowa State University, I had high aspirations for my military career. When I was about 22 years old, it was my goal to one day command a combat engineer company.Unfortunately, that dream was short-lived. It was 1993, and women could not enter a ...

Everybody loves a good comeback story. Many parts society fall to the way side as hip, new trends/better technology takes its place. While some parts fall for the good of society, other are tough to let go. I believe certain products/trends have a chance to make a comeback. Let's get ...

Some parents may be relieved that the summer is drawing to an end and their children will soon be out of the house and back in the classroom. But more importantly, back to school time is an opportunity to reflect on the impact education has on the lives of our children. While we should keep ...

Q: Why does our system of checks and balances matter?A: Our Constitution establishes three branches of government to create a system of checks and balances. This system is fundamental to hold government accountable to the people and protect individual freedoms, such as the right to own ...

Q: Why does our system of checks and balances matter?A: Our Constitution establishes three branches of government to create a system of checks and balances. This system is fundamental to hold government accountable to the people and protect individual freedoms, such as the right to own ...

Some parents may be relieved that the summer is drawing to an end and their children will soon be out of the house and back in the classroom. But more importantly, back to school time is an opportunity to reflect on the impact education has on the lives of our children. While we should keep ...