Proud. For years, this was synonymous with conversations I had about growing up in Iowa. A product of a rock-solid public-school system, I was taught perspective, patience and acceptance. Dynamic arts...

Congress is old. The current Congress is one of the oldest in history, and it does not reflect U.S. voters. We need term limits and more youth participation in the political process to make...

Hey Student Body, Sorry to bug you. Icky politician here. I keep reading you are not voting on Nov. 8. Good call, you got so much going on I know. No worries. Republicans want to force you...

Let’s talk about gun control. Iowa Amendment 1 appears on the ballot this year. This term, it is crucial to keep in mind that this vote can mean the difference between life and death. Before...

Social media has recently seen a wave of “gymfluencers,” especially young women who promote strength training. Strength training (also known as lifting) has numerous physical, health, and mental...

COVID-19, the derecho, and financial stress continue to take a heavy toll on Iowans’ well-being. Governor Reynolds and other state officials have said that mental health services are needed more...

For a candidate that loves to tout her medical credentials, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has many troubling stances on healthcare access. On the campaign trail, the Republican congresswoman has...

The Democratic party’s weakness has become evident to American voters, and the 2022 midterm elections are likely going to reflect that. According to FiveThirtyEight, while the Senate is in a dead...

I am a lifelong Republican, and here is my position on government spending by the Biden administration.  We are deep into a pandemic, and COVID-19 is public enemy no. 1. Fighting it requires major...