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Editorials

Letter to the Editor: Kaepernick’s Anthem Protest

Dear Editor,So, a professional football player will not stand when the National Anthem of this country is played because of his objection to the way he feels some people are treated.He has a right to voice his objections any time, or any place. That right was sevured for him by many veterans ...

Slices of Life – One stormy night

It started with an unexpected flash in the wee hours of the morning. Not long after, a crack of thunder pulled me from sleep as the clouds opened up to share their aqualicious bounty with the earth.The torrent began rapidly, and continued with a consistent barrage. I could hear it outside ...

The U.S. Can’t Ignore ISIS in Asia

As an Iraq war veteran, the horrific rise of ISIS has long been a focus of my work on national security in the United States Senate. From Syria, to Afghanistan, to San Bernardino, California, I have pushed for better policies in our fight against an enemy that is spreading at an alarming ...

Q&A: EpiPen Sticker Shock

Q: With regards to your look into drug pricing, why should the federal government ask questions about a private company's pricing strategy?A: As Iowa's elected representative in the U.S. Senate, I give high priority to having dialogue with my constituents. Representative government is a two-way ...

Letter to the Editor: Kaepernick’s Anthem Protest

Dear Editor,So, a professional football player will not stand when the National Anthem of this country is played because of his objection to the way he feels some people are treated.He has a right to voice his objections any time, or any place. That right was sevured for him by many veterans ...

The U.S. Can’t Ignore ISIS in Asia

As an Iraq war veteran, the horrific rise of ISIS has long been a focus of my work on national security in the United States Senate. From Syria, to Afghanistan, to San Bernardino, California, I have pushed for better policies in our fight against an enemy that is spreading at an alarming ...

Q&A: EpiPen Sticker Shock

Q: With regards to your look into drug pricing, why should the federal government ask questions about a private company's pricing strategy?A: As Iowa's elected representative in the U.S. Senate, I give high priority to having dialogue with my constituents. Representative government is a two-way ...

The Dengler Domain: Rivalries

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 ...

Slices of Life – Four more years

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 ...

Community Colleges Strengthen Lives, Families & Businesses

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 ...