Everyone looks forward to vacation. For me, the days (weeks, months even) leading up to a 7-day hiatus are filled with ever-increasing amounts of packing-related frenzy, many of which are unneeded and even a little bit whacko. But I do them anyway.The process starts with organization. Not of ...

In all parts of society, technology is at the forefront. Improving the quality of life with every new invention. The only issue is as technology grows it eliminates the need for certain human activities. It would be nice if some technology never happened so life could be enjoyed to its fullest ...

My name is Tom Fiegen. I am running in the Democratic primary in Iowa to retire Chuck Grassley. I have spent my career representing working people. I am not taking super-PAC money. I am the son of sharecropper parents who worked hard to buy a farm of their own and then faced foreclosure during ...

Legislation inspired by students at Findley Elementary School in Des Moines would create more opportunities to set up college savings programs in Iowa.Under SF 2100, nonprofits could establish College Savings Iowa 529 Plans for Iowa students. This would help many nonprofits throughout the state ...

Our system of government was designed to be of the people, by the people and for the people. To protect the God-given natural rights of each citizen and preserve our liberty, the U.S. Constitution was specifically designed to limit governmental power. That's why we have checks and balances to ...

Since 2007, Iowa has offered voluntary preschool throughout the state. The initiative has helped prepare more students to be successful learners.Before statewide preschool, only 19 percent of 3-year-old and 4-year-old children attended quality preschools. Last year, 22,200 Iowa preschoolers (55 ...

Since 2007, Iowa has offered voluntary preschool throughout the state. The initiative has helped prepare more students to be successful learners.Before statewide preschool, only 19 percent of 3-year-old and 4-year-old children attended quality preschools. Last year, 22,200 Iowa preschoolers (55 ...

It can seem overwhelming sometimes - this thing called life. You awaken at 4:00 a.m. because it is a "migraine day," and roll over while trying not to move your head, just hoping to get back to sleep for another hour or two.You discover the furnace needs repairs and the washing machine needs ...

Whether it be pepper or Monopoly, humans created games to pass time. Due to the increase in technology, games have advanced in their capabilities. First, card games existed. Then came along computer games, and finally, video games. Video games are a recently discovered but important part of ...

Our system of government was designed to be of the people, by the people and for the people. To protect the God-given natural rights of each citizen and preserve our liberty, the U.S. Constitution was specifically designed to limit governmental power. That's why we have checks and balances to ...