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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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Only six months ago, I was certain I wasn’t going to see the new year. As I stared at the ceiling of my hospital room for the fourth day in a row, I was only hoping I would leave the room …
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By MaKayla Polak - studio@enterprisepub.com
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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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A recent local event humorously presented “death and suffering as the stuff of dreams.” The CDC’s suicide rates show that people dreaming of death have been a problem nationally. As …
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12/6/23
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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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My name is Millie Messerschmitt. I am 14 years old and go to Missouri Valley High School, and I will be writing articles from time to time for the newspaper as a student intern. Some of the …
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By Millie Messerschmidt
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9/27/23
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Harvest time is underway in area communities. This is a friendly reminder of things we can all be aware of to keep ourselves, and our families, safe during what can be a chaotic time. Keep the …
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9/13/23
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As the new school year starts off, I would like to celebrate the staff, donors and community for making such great things happen at Woodbine schools.
I have …
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9/13/23
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Our mother made a lot of quilts. She grew up in times when nothing was wasted. That included fabric. Many of her creations included pieces of material salvaged from lesser worn parts of shirts, …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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9/13/23
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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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