“What Cats Like” “I’ve been reading about cats,” my husband, Peter, tells me. Peter has never had a cat before. “Oh, yeah?” “Salt is not good for their kidneys. We have to give Felix unsalted fish.”
Q: Will Congress renew the Farm Bill this year?
Dear Editor, As we approach Ag Week, March 17-23, I’ve been reflecting on the 82 years our family has been farming in Winnebago County. While we’re deeply tied to the land, our real roots are found in this tight-knit community.
“A Borrowed Plate” My husband, Peter, and I were surprised that two plates were missing.
Dear Editor, As a member of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and a consumer of Iowa’s drinking water, I am opposed to Summit Carbon Solutions CO2 pipeline water permits.
“A New Life for Felix” Last night was surprisingly calm, all things considered.

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Q&A: Holiday Shopping Tips With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What can consumers do to protect themselves from counterfeit purchases?  A: From in-store purchases to online shopping, American consumers can take steps to protect themselves from getting swindled by counterfeit merchandise....
 U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), former Senate Finance Committee chairman and lead author of Medicare Part D, today commemorated 20 years since the benefit’s enactment and outlined opportunities to lower prescription drug prices in a Newsweek op-ed. Watch Grassley speak about the milestone on...
For the last three years, the Biden administration has been defined by reckless government spending, rising prices, and crushing red tape and regulations. These misguided policies have fueled inflation and harmed our economy—making life unaffordable for our families, increasing operating costs for...
“Palazzo Pants” My Facebook feed reminded me that, exactly 12 years ago, I was considering buying palazzo pants. I found this astonishing because just that day I had been looking at palazzo pants, and I had not mentioned it to Facebook—or anyone else, except my husband, Peter. Peter did not even...
Q: Why is U.S. border security in shambles? A: For three years, the Biden administration has failed to secure the border and enforce our nation’s immigration laws. In fact, illegal immigration reached an all-time record high in fiscal year 2023. This dereliction of duty has led to disastrous...
Steve Corbin, Professor Emeritus of Marketing University of Northern Iowa On Sept. 18, 1787, the last day of the US Constitutional Convention, James McHenry (1753-1816), a Maryland delegate, asked Benjamin Franklin, “well Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” Franklin’s reply “a...
Will Iowa ever pass legislation to protect the environment? According to the U.S. News and World Report, Iowa ranks lower than over half of the states in water quality. Biological sampling done by volunteers through the Izaak Walton League at 150 stream sites across the state in 2022 found that 2/...
“A Few Words” We had dinner with friends last night. There is nothing unusual about that, except these were all people I did not know; people my husband, Peter, had met while taking his daily hike in Mexico. This was not the first gathering of Peter’s friends we’ve had. My self-professed...
Q: How do DIR fees drive up costs for prescription drugs? A: Sticker shock at the pharmacy counter continues to hammer patients when they pick up their prescription medicines. Coupled with historic inflation that pushed up prices for groceries, rent and gas, U.S. households are stretched thin to...
“A Thanksgiving Prayer” I have always liked Thanksgiving. I know its origins are dubious. I cringe a little when I think about the construction paper American Indian costumes and the happy story I learned as a child about that first Thanksgiving. I cringe a little more when I read about people...

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