Acardinal rule as elected officials is not to break things — as in, if it isn’t broken, don’t “fix” it — not unlike the medical profession’s Hippocratic oath: first, do no harm. Our state faces multiple self-inflicted healthcare crises that result from ignoring that rule. • ...

That is the lesson toddlers learn early and smart ones retain for a lifetime. Touch something hot and you know not to touch it again. Educator Ian Roberts delivered a new rendition of the lesson over the past fortnight. Time will tell whether government officials take to heart the learning ...

Imagine a classroom where every student, no matter their ability, can fully participate, talk, and learn. Thanks to new developments in assistive technology (AT), this idea is becoming real across the schools served by Central Rivers Area Education Agency (AEA). These tools—like ...

October is a critical month for those on Medicare. With the start of the Annual Open Enrollment Period on October 15th,those on Medicare have until Dec. 7 to join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage (Part C) or Part D (prescription drug) plan. Costs, benefits, provider networks and what ...

Last week, Iowa schools kicked off October National Farm to School Month by serving at least two locally-grown food items for breakfast, lunch, or snacks. Next week on October 8 school students will tackle the ambitious goal of achieving one million crunches of locally-grown apples during the ...

The secretary of defense opens his laptop late at night on Sept. 29. He logs on to his favorite AI chatbot. It greets him. Hi, Pete. What can I do for you tonight? Pete? I thought I asked you to call me Major Tough Guy. You’re absolutely right. You did. Thanks for setting me straight, ...