Dear Editor,Even in these difficult times, we can be grateful for the blessings we enjoy in this country, like our safe food supply and a wide variety of food choices. National Agriculture Week, March 15-21, is a great opportunity to celebrate Iowa's abundant natural resources and the ...
When families need to make decisions about long-term care, many feel overwhelmed and unprepared. In addition to the significant financial burden, a number of factors weigh heavily on their hearts and minds when around-the-clock care in a nursing home is needed for a disabled or elderly family ...
Over the past two decades, Iowa has installed over 5,000 megawatts of wind capacity and gained 4,000 related jobs. Iowa landowners receive $16 million each year in the form of land lease payments. Wind projects contribute tax revenue to local counties and municipalities, providing funds for ...
"Does technology free us or trap us?"This question came across my inbox the other day and caused me to pause. At first I thought it was a fairly straightforward and simple query - albeit one without a real answer.It's like asking: Does clothing free us or trap us? Do seat belts free us or trap ...
When families need to make decisions about long-term care, many feel overwhelmed and unprepared. In addition to the significant financial burden, a number of factors weigh heavily on their hearts and minds when around-the-clock care in a nursing home is needed for a disabled or elderly family ...
Over the past two decades, Iowa has installed over 5,000 megawatts of wind capacity and gained 4,000 related jobs. Iowa landowners receive $16 million each year in the form of land lease payments. Wind projects contribute tax revenue to local counties and municipalities, providing funds for ...
Dear Editor,Even in these difficult times, we can be grateful for the blessings we enjoy in this country, like our safe food supply and a wide variety of food choices. National Agriculture Week, March 15-21, is a great opportunity to celebrate Iowa's abundant natural resources and the ...
"Does technology free us or trap us?"This question came across my inbox the other day and caused me to pause. At first I thought it was a fairly straightforward and simple query - albeit one without a real answer.It's like asking: Does clothing free us or trap us? Do seat belts free us or trap ...
A blank page can be daunting. Especially first thing on a Monday morning, which is how I usually start my week.As a columnist, it's my job to fill the page with something - or nothing. Yeah, nothing. You read that right.I've said it before, but it bears repeating. Readers tell me they enjoy ...
Iowa taxpayers are once again in the trenches during tax filing season. Now is a good time to take stock of the confusing pipeline of paperwork and documentation required by the IRS to achieve compliance with the sweeping size and scale of the federal tax code. Many taxpayers say it's high time ...