“Rod Stewart Hair”
“I like your hair!” a woman at the party said.
Opinions
There was a time when we honored those who created the prosperity and the freedom that we enjoy. Today we honor the complainers and sue the creators. Perhaps that is inevitable in an era when we no longer count our blessing, but instead count all our unfulfilled wishes.”– Thomas Sowell, economist,...
Last month, Iowans got our bill for property taxes and then a week or so later we received a new assessment on our homes and property.
For many, it was a big shock. I’ve heard from folks in my neighborhood and all over the state about assessments that rose anywhere from 25 percent to well over 50...
The passage of Title IX shepherded in a new generation of opportunities, equality, and fairness for female athletes nationwide. Since its codification in 1972, female participation in athletics—at both the high school and collegiate levels—has skyrocketed. According to the National Collegiate...
To the outside world, it seemed like a busy week at the State Capitol. Several controversial bills were debated that made big headlines again.
In reality, the Iowa Legislature is no closer to adjournment than last week. The Republican leaders in the Iowa Senate called off debate again this week...
Some inquiries regarding my most recent column have been relayed to me via my mother, and as I will be well on my way (if not already landed and settled) in Japan when this week’s issue hits the press, I thought I would use this column to answer some of these questions.
The flight from JNB to NRT...
Numerous times in years past I’ve expressed my impatience with legislators’ attempts to quiet public screams to “just do something” after a mass shooting—often at a school. We’ve become hooked on unhelpful feel-good legislative solutions, while achieving little. Solutions tend to be needlessly...
“Burro in Pants”
I saw the burro wearing pants and carrying a basket filled with paper flowers.
“Oh, my gosh!” I said. “That poor burro.”
There are several burros with this job in this Mexican town and, as burro employment goes, it’s a pretty easy gig. The burro wears a rustic basket filled with...
There was no debate this week as the Senate was busy working on the Governor’s appointment nominees. This process is similar to that of a subcommittee with three senators assigned to each name. The next step is to contact everyone and then make the decision to recommend the candidate to the...
The Iowa Legislature is supposed to wrap up work at the end of April, but progress slowed significantly this week.
The reason for it is pretty simple—politics—and it’s no secret at the State Capitol. Things have ground to a near halt because the Republican leaders running the House and Senate aren...
Dear Editor,
“Play Ball!” cries the umpire. It’s that time of year for America’s game of baseball. Whether you like the crack of the bat, the pop of the ball hitting the catcher’s glove, the food and drink at the concession stand, or just absorbing the moment in the stands with family and or...
