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Opinion

Ringing in America250

Columnists

As we wind down the year, America is winding up to celebrate an important milestone in our nation’s history. On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. When the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31, America inches closer to ...

Trump plays Mr. New York Christmas only in the movies

Columnists

Fifth Avenue swarms with tourists grinning at the fabulous scene as retailers cash in on the cheer. Christmas in New York is a Rockettes kick line of store windows awash in fantasy and light spectaculars. But something is missing from the big show this year. That would be Donald Trump. In ...

Consumer Connection: Talk to your family about scams

Columnists

The holidays are among us, and while many Iowans will take time off to be with family and friends, scammers unfortunately will work through the holidays trying to separate you from your savings. The Iowa Insurance Division has received reports of Iowans being targeted with letters regarding ...

The ugly American

Your View

The Dec. 12 T.R. article “Trump Leads America Boldly into Decline” by syndicated writer Froma Harrop was just a scratch on the moral decadence, the corruption of Democracy and the unraveling of the rule law spewing from America’s highest office. Watching Trump’s ...

Looking back with gratitude

Columnists

It’s the end of the year. The days are short, nights long, and memories in full abundance. Looking back, I’ve got a lot to be thankful for this year. I remember back in the spring a multinational corporation worth billions of dollars didn’t get its way at our statehouse. Bayer, the ...

Pop stars: Keep denouncing ICE!

Columnists

On December 8th, the White House posted a video showcasing ICE’s cruelty set to the track of grammy-award winning artist SZA’s “Big Boys.” The video was captioned, “WE HEARD IT’S CUFFING SZN. Bad news for criminal illegal aliens. Great news for America.” SZA herself promptly ...