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We Iowans apparently have been kidding ourselves. Somehow, as we focus on taxes, water quality and allegations of big-government overreach, as we wrestle with immigration, inflation, drug abuse, …
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By Randy Evans
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1/3/24
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2023 marked 100 years since the Iowa Legislature created the position of Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. In that time, fifteen different Iowans have had the opportunity to lead the talented team at …
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By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig
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1/3/24
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Netflix’s recent release, “Leave the World Behind,” has divided movie buffs across the world. From its title scene to the question-filled ending, Sam Esmail’s new film has …
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By MaKayla Polak - studio@enterprisepub.com
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1/3/24
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Over the last few weeks, I have been asking people what their favorite childhood movie they still enjoy is. Of course, the results varied, but many family-friendly movies later, I have picked my …
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By MaKayla Polak - studio@enterprisepub.com
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12/27/23
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I really should not be surprised by some comments that represent what passes for civic dialogue in Iowa these days. The latest example leaves me shaking my head, not just at the events themselves but …
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By Randy Evans
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12/27/23
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At last, they had made it! The three brushed the layer of dust from their fine robes and opened their travel bags. Caspar removed a shiny piece of gold. Melchior found the bundle of frankincense. …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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12/27/23
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City leaders in Davenport have forgotten that city government there belongs to the people. It does not belong to the folks who were elected to city offices. This reminder is necessary because of a …
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By Randy Evans
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12/20/23
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“ How much longer ‘til Christmas?” Mom likely grew tired of my incessant question; it seemed to me like Christmas would NEVER come!
“ It’s only two weeks …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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12/20/23
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Each journalist has a short list of stories they’ve written that either really resonated with them or that they felt they did a pretty good job on.
Some people may not fully grasp this, …
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By Aaron Hickman - news@enterprisepub.com
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12/20/23
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I stomped the snow off my boots and opened the door to the kitchen. “Mom, I got the mail. Looks like we got nine Christmas cards!” Mom’s face lit with a smile as she took the bundle …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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12/13/23
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Folks, it’s not the night before Christmas just yet, but through the halls of Washington, not a creature is stirring – not even a mouse.
That’s because federal employees have …
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By Senator Joni Ernst
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12/13/23
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As an avid rewatcher of “The Meg,'' I thought it would only be fitting for me to review its counterpart, “Meg 2: The Trench,'' which I put in my watchlist the minute I heard of its …
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By MaKayla Polak
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12/13/23
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Our mom used the seven elements of design in her decorating scheme—Deloris, Donald, Darlene, Dorothy, Delmer, DeAnn and a mother’s love. In our farm home special art was positioned with …
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By DeAnn Wolkow Kruempel
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12/6/23
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A few months ago, I bumped into a former aide to Gov. Robert Ray. As we reminisced about the governor, our conversation turned to his nearly daily meetings with journalists. The aide said yes, those …
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By Randy Evans
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12/6/23
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A sentence in my first column piqued the interest of a fellow co-worker of mine. This led into a long conversation about horror movies and one question that is still racking my brain and needs to be …
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MaKayla Polak - studio@enterprisepub.com
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11/29/23
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My favorite question to answer is “what are you doing later?” Mainly because my answer stays the same — I don’t know, probably watching a movie with my cat.
I have seen …
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By MaKayla Polak - studio@enterprisepub.com
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11/22/23
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I never met my great-grandfather, but I feel like I know him in some way.
That’s thanks to the day he sat my grandmother down and told her she could ask him anything about the war, and …
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By Aaron Hickman - news@enterprisepub.com
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11/15/23
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I don’t know if any of you dear readers have seen this social media trend, but lots of women have been asking the men in their lives how often they think about the Roman Empire.
Part of …
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By Aaron Hickman - news@enterprisepub.com
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10/12/23
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Picture a scene of police bursting through the door of a local newspaper office, and then they proceed to search the place and confiscate computers, hard drives and cell phones of reporters.
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8/23/23
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You’ll never believe this, but sometimes I don’t know what to write a column about.
Between all of my other responsibilities, I often forget that it’s my time to shine. You …
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By Aaron Hickman - news@enterprisepub.com
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8/16/23
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For those of you who care to read my columns from time to time, you’ll remember that I got engaged to my longtime girlfriend, Morgan, back in April.
Two Sundays ago, we chose to take …
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By Aaron Hickman - news@enterprisepub.com
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8/2/23
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I’m not in the business of writing books, and I don’t think I ever could be. Things change, of course, but for now I’ll stick to what I know and continue to read what I don’t.
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By Aaron Hickman - news@enterprisepub.com
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7/12/23
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According to a report by the Des Moines Register’s William Morris, published in this same edition of the Times-News, “Gov. Kim Reynolds is settling three lawsuits from journalists and …
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7/5/23
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Veterans Day honors the men and women of the United States Armed Forces past and present.
Memorial Day honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. As to where all who have served in the …
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5/26/23
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Harrison County schools held their graduation ceremonies this past weekend, with students from Boyer Valley, Missouri Valley, Logan-Magnolia, West Harrison and Woodbine celebrating the close of one …
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5/18/23
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