Category: Opinion
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What “Science Is Real” Actually Means
What does the slogan “Science Is Real” really mean? I recently saw a bumper sticker with the slogans: “Science Is Real, Black Lives Matter, No Human Is Illegal, Love Is Love, Women’s Rights Are Human Rights, Kindness Is Everything.” As an engineer who values science, “Science Is Real” caught my attention. **Become a monthly donor…
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What’s Good About Good Friday?
Have you ever had a day or week where everything seemed to go wrong? Your alarm malfunctions, the toast burns, the car won’t start, the boss is mad at you, you get a speeding ticket on the way home, you back into the neighbor’s fence, then come home to find the refrigerator isn’t working. That’s…
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Stronger Protections for Iowa’s Pets: The House Has Delivered. Now It’s the Senate’s Turn
Iowans have been asking for stronger protections for pets for many years, and it remains a consistent priority in conversations at town halls, in emails, and across communities. As both a dog owner and breeder, I understand the importance of clear, effective safeguards against cruelty, neglect, and other violations. I’m proud to have led the…
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George Washington Carver: Local Conservative Legend
George Washington Carver, the legendary agricultural scientist and inventor, has received increasing local attention. Indianola’s Simpson College, where Carver attended, recently held a celebration in his honor and awarded a medal named after him to Critical Race Theory propagandist. February 1 is George Washington Carver Day in the state of Iowa, a holiday formally acknowledged…
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What Would Local Control Actually Look Like?
Most people would rather be governed by their neighbors than by a bureaucrat in a distant office somewhere. The idea of local control is appealing to many people. But what would that actually look like? We asked candidates to cast their vision for a government “of the people”. **Become a monthly donor for $10 or…
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Sinikka Waugh’s “Abundantly Clear” Answer Was Anything But Clear
Sinikka Waugh is running for Iowa Senate District 11. Can we expect the same deception in her campaign that she practiced on behalf of her husband in 2024? **Become a monthly donor for $10 or more and get EXCLUSIVE content!!!**
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Happy George Washington Carver Day
In the state of Iowa, the first day of February is George Washington Carver Day, honoring the legendary scientist who has unique connections to Iowa and to Warren County in particular. Warren’s Voice is excited to announce an upcoming project related to Carver’s legacy. Details below! **Become a monthly donor for $10 or more and…
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Does Warren County Need A Better Bookstore?
It is not an exaggeration to say that books are the foundation of society. Books, stories, words, poems, and myths provide the soil from which culture grows. That being the case, does our local community need a better bookstore? **Become a monthly donor for $10 or more and get EXCLUSIVE content!!!**
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Awarding Nikole Hannah-Jones The George Washington Carver Medal Is An Embarrassment
What an embarrassment it is for Simpson College to award the George Washington Carver Medal to Nikole Hannah-Jones as part of their “celebration” of the 250th Anniversary of our founding. They also claim she supposedly represents the legacy of George Washington Carver, who is probably spinning in his grave. **Become a monthly donor for $10…
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Six Reasons Iowa Is Better Than Minnesota
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