My husband and I were surprised a few days ago to receive our coronavirus stimulus payment in the form of a pre-paid debit card. We’d somehow missed the news that the IRS was sending these cards to some taxpayers instead of traditional checks.

I lay awake on Tuesday night, trying to remember where I’d been.

More Iowans are going back to work after a new proclamation from Gov. Kim Reynolds. Starting May 22, movie theaters, zoos, aquariums and museums will be able to reopen as long as they can accommodate reasonable public health measures. Pools will only be allowed to reopen for lap swimming and…

In the last few centuries, a number of Iowa wildlife species have disappeared from the state, but there have been some have seen successful comebacks, too.

The Iowa Legislature will reconvene on Wednesday, June 3. The biggest job will be passing a budget for the coming fiscal year that begins July 1. I believe that the Revenue Estimating Conference will meet before we reconvene. The REC meets periodically and makes estimates of incoming revenue…

Gov. Kim Reynolds began to loosen some public health measures earlier this week. Listed here are some types of businesses that may now begin to reopen.

Don't ask me to share my rhubarb because .... "I don't have any to spare". YOUTUBE.COM "The toilet paper spare" - Seinfeld

Our national dialogue is consumed with discussion about health, safety, freedoms and liberties. There is no doubt Iowans are concerned about these important matters. It is vital to find a balancing act between protecting the public health and ensuring the continuation of civil society.