Mike Lipsman has taken an informed look at Iowa’s new tax law and concluded that, while the changes are more reduction than reform, the door remains open for a “do-over” that could be groundbreaking. To …
Two years ago, an estimated 50 million U.S. citizens cast absentee ballots, voted early or used other nontraditional voting methods, according to the Pew Research Center. That’s more than one-third of the 130 million votes …
Economist James Paulsen used a term recently that I have not heard for many years: stagflation. He mentioned it in a May 14 newsletter that includes investment tips for clients of Minneapolis-based Leuthold Group. I’ll …
The truth about the $2 billion tax cut package approved by Iowa lawmakers a couple of weeks ago is that much of it is smoke and mirrors and is unlikely to occur in the time …
“Rudy Giuliani figured it out,” said a familiar voice. I was approaching Terrace Hill on my afternoon walk last week when my friend K.C. suddenly appeared, as he often does, when I least expected him.…
When the Iowa General Assembly claimed the eastern goldfinch as the state songbird 85 years ago, no one knew what the future held.
The vote honoring the goldfinch was taken on March 22, 1933, during …
If things are so good, why does it often feel so bad? I think you know what I mean.
Hardly a day goes by when we don’t hear good news: Des Moines is the best …
I bought a copy of Andrew Zolli’s book, “Resilience: Why Things Bounce Back,” in anticipation of his appearance next week in the Tomorrow Plan Speaker Series at the State Historical Building.
“Resilience” explores the question: …
It’s unfortunate that Gov. Kim Reynolds acted so quickly a couple weeks ago to stifle talk about turning Interstate 80 into a toll road. I understand why she did it. Most Iowans don’t like toll …
The trade war President Donald Trump launched with China by boosting tariffs on steel and aluminum is troubling for several reasons, including the potential for blowback on Iowa. China’s proposals to boost import duties on …
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