A bill in Iowa’s legislature to imbue a restrictive version of social studies education upon our young people is not only poorly written but replaces the goal of teaching WHAT happened in history … more

I am a parent and an educator. I have worked in public education for nearly 14 years at the secondary level as a social studies teacher. I am not writing this as a representative of my district or my … more

The current Congressperson for the 1st District, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, needs a clearer voting strategy in Congress. For instance, she voted against the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxic Act … more

On February 8th, Representative Miller-Meeks posted a picture on X (formerly Twitter) of her meeting with officials from the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA). She correctly stated that … more

There's an issue in Lone Tree that I wish could be dealt with: dog owners. The city parks (especially North/Tank Park) are not dog parks. There is a leash law in the city for your dog and to pick … more

Like many members of our community, I appreciated the time that our state representatives spent with their constituents at the Washington County Hospital & Clinics on Feb. 9. I was, however, … more

Fifty years ago, we put students before politics and the AEAs were created with the help of Senator Chuck Grassley, to create equal opportunities for all students, so that regardless of whether you … more

Republicans have been working on legislation intended to instill patriotism in K-12 students by having them sing the National Anthem daily. I agree completely that we need to renew students’ … more

I grew up catching bluegills (and one huge catfish) in the pond behind my house. In high school I started canoeing the rivers in northeast Iowa. I still love spending time outdoors, but these days I … more