(SBA) - Freedom of the press and public notice laws protect the public. We live with the results of press freedom every day. You see it when a city budget appears before a tax vote. You see it when a …
(SBA) - I really did think this was something we had settled a long time ago. Imperialism felt like one of those history-class words that belonged safely in the past, right alongside faded maps, old …
Generally, families pay for a college education with multiple sources. Common funding sources are your own savings and earnings, your student's savings and earnings, scholarships and loans. …
(SBA) - When Americans woke up on January 1, 2026, they entered a legal environment reshaped not by a single sweeping reform, but by dozens of quieter state-level changes taking …
(SB) – Have you ever seen or read an obituary in which the deceased was described as a no-good scoundrel, a thief, sadist, a terrible father or mother, a trouble-maker, or any one of countless …
(SBA) - Every year, as the calendar flips and the clock strikes midnight, we perform the same ritual with almost ceremonial precision. We raise a glass, exchange hopeful smiles, and declare that this …
(SBA) - Christmas time in Iowa, growing up in Sioux City before the age of computers, smartphones, and the internet, is something I remain deeply thankful for. Life moved at a gentler pace then, …
(SBA) - There are moments in a nation’s life when the noise of daily politics fades for just long enough that a deeper question breaks through. Not a partisan question. Not a campaign question. A …
(SBA) - There are moments in a nation’s life when the noise of daily politics fades for just long enough that a deeper question breaks through. Not a partisan question. Not a campaign question. A …
(SBA) - You do realize what our government is trying to do. It’s always statements or news bytes about the “Radical Left” or the “Radical Right,” how the other side is …
I feel compelled to write a rebuttal to the Citizens for Responsible Spending mailings. The group stated in their BOTTOM LINE that “excellence in education starts with excellence in …
(SBA) - Hello Sergeant Bluff Schools students, faculty, administrators and residents of Sergeant Bluff. We moved away from Sergeant Bluff due to a job transfer seven years ago, retired two years ago …
(SBA) - Addiction. A noun, meaning a compulsive need or strong habit, often associated with substance use or certain behaviors. The word itself conjures up images of suffering, darkness, and pain, a …
(SBA) - This is a commentary I’ve wanted to write for a long time. It’s a bit lengthy, but that’s because the issue is vast, complex, and deeply consequential. After digging into …
(SBA) - Sixty-two. Just saying it out loud feels weird. I’ll be turning that number in less than a week, and I’m still not sure if I’m supposed to feel “seasoned,” “distinguished,” or …
(SBA) - The American people enter the fifth week of a federal government shutdown. Starting Nov. 1, more than 40 million Americans who rely on food stamp benefits will not have their debit-style …
(SBA) - In the guest commentary from Senator Chuck Grassley this week, he talks about how government shutdowns fail the American people. I have to admit, he is 100% correct with that statement. …
(SB) – OMG! Did you hear about the Venezuela drug smugglers whose boat was blown out of the water in a missile/50 cal./M-60 machine gun attack in the Caribbean? The poor drug runners were on their …
(SBA) – Ever get tired of hearing loudmouths on TV or online say their state should leave the United States? They talk like it’s no big deal. Like they could just pack a cooler, grab …
(SBA) – In today’s world, the word religion can stir up strong emotions. For some, it brings comfort, community, and the scent of coffee in the church basement after Sunday service. For …