These days, with political campaigns that seem to go on forever, Iowans may not recognize the significance of what occurred at polling places across the state on Nov. 5, 1968. Voters approved an …
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By Randy Evans, retired Des Moines Register journalist
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2/7/24
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For many people, movies are not exactly something that they enjoy. I come across many people that enjoy watching documentaries. So for this week, I wanted to talk about my favorite documentary …
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By MaKayla Polak - studio@enterprisepub.com
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2/7/24
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Sports Illustrated is on life support
Just a few years after Authentic Brands Group purchased Sports Illustrated for $110 million, the legendary publication is effectively on life support after …
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By Aaron Hickman - news@enterprisepub.com
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2/7/24
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To begin this newsletter, I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to the constituents of House District 15 for trusting me to be your voice at the Statehouse. It is truly an honor and …
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1/31/24
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Last Monday more than a hundred thousand Iowans participated in their precinct caucuses and made their voice heard in the first contest of the presidential nominating process. It will be nice to get …
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1/31/24
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The City of Pisgah was recently awarded a $22,500 USDA Rural Development (RD) Community Facilities grant to complete a wastewater system plan, a first step to ensure the long-term health and safety …
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1/31/24
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Imagine one of your coworkers skips out—for days—and nobody, not even the boss, notices. Sounds pretty farfetched, since the workplaces I’ve visited across Iowa are pretty …
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By Sen. Joni Ernst
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1/31/24
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“ Winter storm warning…windchill advisory…winds up to 45 mph…” My weather radio drones on with foreboding forecasts of the arctic blast to come.
Growing up on …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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1/31/24
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This week, we witnessed Americans from tiny towns and big cities come together on the National Mall in celebration of the gift we all share – life. During this year’s March for Life, …
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1/25/24
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“ Ha! Ha! I laugh at danger!” Ralph, fearless explorer, sets out for the one place he’s never been before—the North Pole. In this delightful children’s book, “ …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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1/24/24
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The increasing secrecy by Iowa law enforcement and their lawyers about identifying people by name raises important questions underlying public confidence in the critical work of first-responders. The …
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By Randy Evans
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1/24/24
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Iowa lawmakers are gathering once again in Des Moines for another year of debating and passing legislation.
The democratic process is something America prides itself on and one that requires …
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By Jillian Linster, interim policy director, Center for Rural Affairs
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1/24/24
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