Since the 1960s, think tanks and advocacy groups have been key influencers of presidential policymaking. For decades, Democrat and Republican presidents have relied on think tanks for research and policy ideas. Most recently think tank roles have shifted from advisory to actual policy ...
For what it’s worth, I’m supporting Gary Thompson for mayor. I like most of the ways he votes at the meetings.
I call Richard Russo the male version of Elizabeth Strout. He writes with sensitivity, brashness and feeling, deals in family/human issues, and writes a complicated plot, like life itself. I just finished his latest book, “Somebody’s Fool.” It’s his third book of a trilogy: ...
Having spent a dozen years as councilor then mayor, and, between city administrators, the temporary acting city administrator, I probably know more than most people do about the candidates and city staff. Mike Ladehoff has been the mayor pro temp, subbing for me often when my statewide civil ...
In some instances, individual-owed state income tax may not be paid annually, so any time money is borrowed or the sale of bonds are on the table, qualified collateral assets/property are binding. Currently, West Marshall has roughly $3,000,000 in capital project savings not committed to a ...
Hello All, For the past 18 years, I have served Central Iowa and Jasper, Marshall, Story and Tama Counties, providing all your towing and roadside needs. It has been a true joy and irreplaceable experience. As many already know, I was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2014. I have undergone three ...