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Young men who don’t leave home? Is Mama a reason?

Young men are not launching — that is, growing up as traditionally holds — at the same rate as young women. Among Americans ages 25 to 34, about 20% of the men are still living with their parents compared with 12% of the women. Fewer young males than females are attending college or job ...

The best New Year’s 2025 resolution for Iowa: Plug the brain drain

In 2000, then-Gov. Tom Vilsack’s office called me in Washington, D.C., to tell me he was going to be in town to host a reception for all Iowans living in the area. The invitation was an opportunity to meet him and discuss why I left the state immediately after graduation from the University ...

Physical Education: A key component of healthy kids

Physical Education (PE) has historically been a part of children’s education since the late 1800’s with laws passed by states to mandate the formal requirement. Although physical education has remained a significant part of developing a well rounded student, changes to how it looks and how ...

Never put off what you might regret

Ihave been kicking myself since being reminded that procrastination comes with a price. This lesson arrived the week before Christmas when I spotted a small obituary in the Bloomfield Democrat. Seven succinct paragraphs informed readers of the death of Titus Wagler, 66, a longtime Davis ...

The Barker Bulletin

As the new year begins, I feel excited and energized by the challenges and opportunities that 2025 brings. As the legislature gets ready to begin session on January 13, I am thankful that the voters of Iowa House District 51 have put their trust in me to be their next representative in Des ...