It's Friday night at 11:00 p.m. ?- the end of a particularly hectic week and I am tired. But it is okay, because I can go to bed, thank goodness. They don't need me to tuck them in anymore, at least not on Fridays, when they outlast me and sometimes end up tucking me in because it's been a long ...

To the Editor:Presidential hopefuls should share solutions for the multitude of issues facing children. We want the candidates to address the challenges facing our children and working families- access to high-quality preschool, ensuring every child has health insurance, acknowledging a growing ...

Q: Why is it important to take every precaution when considering whether to resettle thousands of Syrian refugees in the United States?A: Americans have a generous, compassionate spirit that is reflected in service and philanthropy, such as toy and clothing drives, food pantries and homeless ...

Scoring touchdowns, hitting home runs, and dunking basketballs, all fun attributes of sports. Football, baseball, and basketball are at the forefront of the American sport scene. Their existence and longevity is wonderful, especially baseball being around for over 100 years. With these sports' ...

It's Friday night at 11:00 p.m. ?- the end of a particularly hectic week and I am tired. But it is okay, because I can go to bed, thank goodness. They don't need me to tuck them in anymore, at least not on Fridays, when they outlast me and sometimes end up tucking me in because it's been a long ...

What do you do with your free time?If given an extra hour or two on a Saturday afternoon, some people will go out and play a round of golf or tennis. (There's never time for both.) Others will take a warm bath, curl up with a good book or make a fresh batch of homemade peanut butter cookies. ...

Driving down the blacktop with the wind blowing through my hair is an experience. A two lane highway with open terrain on both sides is a better experience. Growing up in the Traer and Dysart area, this feature exists. Gravel and dirt roads are mixed in, too. These roads are fun, but today's ...

Iowa is widely known for our first-rate hospitality, first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses and first-class production of corn, soybeans, pork and eggs. Fewer people may realize that our state also is a rising star in America's clean energy renaissance.In fact, Iowa is leading America's ...

Iowa is widely known for our first-rate hospitality, first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses and first-class production of corn, soybeans, pork and eggs. Fewer people may realize that our state also is a rising star in America's clean energy renaissance.In fact, Iowa is leading America's ...

Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11-a time to honor those who have served our country and made great sacrifices in their military duty.At the Statehouse, we're always looking for ways to thank our veterans. Some have major needs because of their service, and it's our responsibility to help. ...