Eastern Iowa Is Now Part of Chicago

Deborah Thornton: recent and proposed actions by the federal government make Eastern Iowa part of the “greater-Chicago area.”

Mascots: A Book for a Lazy Winter Sunday

Book Review: Mascots is a book for a lazy winter Sunday afternoon – but also one which should motivate you to get up off that sofa and get involved.

Fossil Fuels Benefit All People and Are Not Evil!

We must re-think our hysteria-driven approach to energy. Fossil fuels are not evil, they have given us health and wealth, global warming extremism is.

Baby, It’s Cold (No Hot!) Outside

There is very little reliable historical data and attributing every extreme of weather to climate change is not reasonable, not science, and not honest.

You Can’t Make Me Join a Union!

The old Groucho Marx line, “Please accept my resignation. I don’t want…

Almost All of Us Used to Earn the Minimum Wage

Liberals decry the fact that the minimum wage hasn’t been raised since…

How Much of Our Money Does State Government Really Need?

The FY 2013 year-end report on Iowa General Fund revenues shows that…

Iowans Want School Choice!

Options are a good thing.  An important part of the capitalist society…

The Size (and Price) of the Toy

The favorite toy of many little (and big) boys is a shiny,…

Right to Work: If You Want Out, Get Out!

Right-to-Work means employees do not have to be union members.  Iowa has…

Air Force Academy Graduates: An Outstanding Group of Young Adults

Attending the United States Air Force Academy 2013 commencement one realizes the quality training and character development that takes place with the cadets,

Which Comes First: Voting or Citizenship?

A majority of Americans supporter Voter ID, voter fraud and invalid voter registrations exist. Requiring an ID when voting just makes sense.

Just Say NO to Keep Saying NO to Medicaid Expansion

The Iowa Legislature and Governor Terry Branstad must say NO and keep saying NO to federal health care exchanges and Medicaid expansion.

Financial Literacy is Important for Legislators Too!

Many state legislators want to pass financial literacy requirements for students, but it is evident by some of their fiscal decisions they need it as well.

Iowans, How Much Do You Pay in Property Taxes?

The Iowa state budget currently has a surplus, a rather significant one.…