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Trump and Musk in couples’ counseling: We have the transcript

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COUNSELOR: Gentlemen, please have a seat. Thanks for coming today. I understand the two of you are navigating a recent conflict and would like some guidance in resolving that dispute. It’s very brave to seek help, you know. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: (Mumbling) Wasn’t my idea. Mike Johnson ...

The terrible, horrible, no good, very bad bill

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If you’re struggling to comprehend the massive and complex One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, you’re not alone. It’s complicated, messy and ominous. As written, it will slash at least $267 billion in federal dollars from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – our country’s most ...

Iowa Outdoors

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Reports of pheasant chick broods have been coming in to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) over the past three weeks, marking the beginning of the 2025 hatching season. The mild winter and favorable April weather led to some early nesting across much of the state and while May is ...

Festivals are a universal language

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Festivals are a universal language. You may refer to them as “fiestas”, “ပွဲတော်”, “fête”, or “good ol’ fashioned shindig”, but they all translate to food, fun, music, and celebrating culture. Festivals are the perfect way to celebrate our own culture, ...

Summer reading

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If you liked “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman, which was made into the movie “A Man Called Otto” starring Tom Hanks, you’ll no doubt take a shine to “The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 Years Old” translated by Hester Velmans. The main differences are the Ove book takes ...