Ginnie was a long time shopping at Walmart, like four hours. I was wondering, “What’s taking her so long?” When she finally got home she was all flustered. “Has Walmart called you?” she asked. “No. Why?” “I lost my phone somewhere in Walmart. I was looking something up on ...
Government regulates business to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. That is the theory behind enacting and enforcing regulations, and it is a commendable mission. But, too often the regulators seemingly do not want the people they are supposed to protect to know which ...
The much-publicized exchange between Bed Bath & Beyond chairman Marcus Lemonis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is a lesson for the whole country. We shoppers look back fondly on the marketing acumen that, starting with one store in 1971, built Bed Bath & Beyond into a retail giant ...
Some parents abuse their kids. Child welfare workers are supposed to stop that to protect the kids. But bad things often happen while they watch. “Children have a right to safety,” says Tim Keller. “If home is a danger, we as a society have to step in and protect those ...
The start of a new academic year always brings renewed energy, and this fall is no exception at Marshalltown Community College. As students and faculty return to campus, MCC is celebrating enrollment growth, significant facility improvements, and a calendar of events designed to strengthen ...
How we choose judges is neither perfect nor devoid of politics. Yet Iowa does it better than many states, where judicial elections attract partisanship, ethical quagmires, and loads of PAC money. For more than 60 years, Iowa governors have appointed trial and appellate judges from a list of ...