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Opinion

Americans are no longer friendly

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The criticism of USAID as a group of criminals reflects what many Americans support. Attacks on LGBTQ individuals align with the sentiments of a significant portion of the American populace. The lack of dignity and respect shown towards immigrants mirrors the attitudes of most Americans. The ...

Humility is the winning formula

Columnists

The teachers tying one on in the booth next to us were working up to Friday on a Thursday at Red’s in North Liberty. They howled and screeched. I could barely hear son Kieran and his wife Holly across the table. Kieran pointed out that it was attracting attention from another table. With my ...

District 53 Newsletter from Rep. Dean Fisher

Columnists

Week 4 of the session was marked with sorrow and reflection as we mourned the loss of one of our House colleagues, Rep. Martin Graber. Rep. Graber was not only a beloved husband and father, but also a 32-year veteran of the Iowa National Guard, retiring as a Brigadier General. He was elected to ...

Women in Science Month: Chasing dreams

Columnists

As a science professor, I often focus on teaching students about facts and numbers, like what is ATP. But more importantly, as mentors, teachers help students to find their way in the face of adverse conditions. This month we focus on scientists who did just that and it’s an important ...

There’s joy, as well as fear, in missing out

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I’ve decided to miss out on more these days. Maybe you’ve heard of FOMO, the “fear of missing out.” Well, this is the opposite. I’m trying to find JOMO, the “joy of missing out.” For my JOMO education, I can thank Christina Crook, an author who specializes in “digital ...