What The Boy Scouts Deserved To Hear
A do-over. All of us, if we are honest, have wished for the opportunity for a fresh start at something at one time or another.... Read more.
Lack Of Transparency In Police Videos Isn’t Helping With Trust
Much of the relationship between the people and their governments is built on trust. But that relationship is fragile — especially when it appears governm... Read more.
Fireworks, Guns, Tax Credits And The “Speed Limit Phenomenon”
My wife and I were driving down Interstate Highway 80 on Sunday, and we experienced one of the cardinal rules of law-making. You don’t read... Read more.
Congress Doesn’t Need Hypocritical Housing Allowance
Timing is everything in life. For U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, he picked an especially poor time to pitch an idea last week. The politician from... Read more.
Medicaid Cuts Could Bring Back Scenes From Bygone Era
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, that’s a sure sign summer is here. And summer traditionally means vacation season. A summer vacation... Read more.
Tax Cuts Popular; The Consequences Aren’t
Iowa has had a peek at our future, but too few people have noticed. And that’s unfortunate. In case you missed the headlines last week,... Read more.
Will Iowa Republicans Push Drug Testing For Medicaid Recipients Next?
Watch out Iowa. Our political leaders seem to get many of their ideas from our neighbors in Wisconsin, and the latest idea being considered there... Read more.
Disparity In Funding For Rural Schools Getting Worse
We all want to believe that our children have an equal shot at opportunity and success. And we all want to believe that Iowa will... Read more.
The First Amendment Is Dead In Muscatine
It was quite a week last week with the buzz about impeachment. Relax. I’m not referring to President Donald Trump. I’m talking about the mayor... Read more.
Evans: You Won’t Beat Steve King With A Former Psychic
Two of my friends are polar opposites when it comes to politics. One is oh so liberal. Excuse me, oh so progressive. The other is... Read more.