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Brass Tacks from Rural Iowa: Honoring the past, organizing for the future

On Saturday, June 28, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Iowa CCI members and others at the Henry A. Wallace Farm north of Orient. It was a reunion of sorts for many of us who first got involved and formed the Adair-Madison CCI chapter in the early 2000’s. I got involved with Iowa CCI ...

The end of Patriotism?

America has a major problem: nearly half of Americans — 42 percent — don’t believe in America. According to Gallup, just 58 percent of adults say they are either “extremely” or “somewhat” proud to be American. That number has been in steep decline for a decade: In 2004, that ...

The American Dream is strong

From the fireworks to the waving American flags, the Fourth of July is all about patriotism. While this weekend is a time of celebration with backyard barbeques and hot dogs, we cannot forget that freedom is not free. It has been secured by the brave men and women who have served in ...

Consumer connection: Service contracts

Service contracts are legal agreements that specify the terms and conditions for providing a specific service, and the responsibilities of each party. The Iowa Insurance Division (Division) regulates two types of service contracts: motor vehicle and residential service contracts also known as ...