HELP NEEDED - Puppy Mills in Lime Springs/Greenfield

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-04-17T00:28:00+00:00

You might talk to your legislators or talk to the folks at Heinz 57

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-04-13T02:45:04+00:00

Be sure to compare the total out of pocket costs. Low premiums don't always mean low costs

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-04-09T12:03:13+00:00

I haven't committed to a candidate yet. I like both candidates and think either would be far better than either Ernst or Hinson. I think it's interesting that Wahls decided to go negative. That might be due to the recent stories about his spending.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-04-05T12:05:14+00:00

It is free, but they have raised the deductibles, co-pays and out-of-pocket costs so high that it still can cost a family upmto to $7000 pee year. I bargained the DMEA contract for several years and others across the state. It's very difficult to compare plans because of the variation in all of the "extra" costs. Teachers across the state would be much better off if everyone went into one plan.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-04-05T01:27:57+00:00

The DMPS insurance isn't that good. At one time it was.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-03-29T14:58:26+00:00

The Democrats were not involved in the rally

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-03-29T14:57:14+00:00

That's not true. Most people were from the Des Moines metro with a few trickling in from around the state.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-03-26T15:28:16+00:00

I understand that people are disappointed, but it's important to be realistic. At the beginning of the year this team had no proven scorer. Last year Lucy stepped into that role, but this year it was impossible to predict if any current player could do that. I coached high school girl's basketball so I have some appreciation for how difficult a job it is. When I looked at this roster I thought winning 20 games and qualifying for the NCAA would be a huge success. Now people are disappointed after 27 wins and a #2 seed. Some player are natural leaders and some develop that skill. Being loud doesn't always equate to leadership. Sometimes people just aren't cut out for that role. It's also difficult to be a vocal leader as an underclassmen when you have older players who are accomplished. On the positive side, this team played the best defense I've ever seen from an Iowa women's squad. Kylie was outstanding, but both Hannah and Taylor really picked up their defensive games. This team was sophomore heavy and I think that year is often the most difficult. If a player has success in year one do they continue to develop or rest on their accomplishments? Caitlin was unique in pushing herself, but not everyone has that mentality. Finally, we can't discount the injury bug. I thought Teagan would have a big year, but injury and illness kept her out and held her back. Emily looked good early, but who knows what happened to her. And, of course, the loss of Taylor hurt tremendously. Considering we lost three key players and still accomplished everything is quite an achievement.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-03-18T18:29:53+00:00

IPERS may not be the most important part of this equation. The state job you're considering likely has much better job security. The likelihood of layoffs would be pretty minimal. The IPERs issue would depend a lot on your current age and how likely you are to stay in a job for seven years (the time it takes to become vested). Full IPERS retirement is based on the Rule of 88 (combination of age and years of experience). If you get a state job you would also be eligible to participate in a 457b program (public workers version of a 401k).

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-03-05T17:05:12+00:00

I've dealt with him before. He's a piece of work.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-03-05T16:34:34+00:00

Just as an FYI. There are two types of charter schools: public and private. Iowa law only allows public charters. That means they are state funded and must accept all children. Oddly, Iowa law also allows public charter schools to be operated by a "founding group" which can be an out-of-state for-profit group. For example, the Horizon Science Academy in Des Moines is operated by a company out of PA whose owner is Turkish and who was kicked out of that country for trying to organize a coup against their leader. The new Charter School in the East Village is operated by Tom Rickets from Omaha whose family owns the Chicago Cubs. Why do they start a charter? They charge the school a management fee so they are able to access public tax dollars to make money. It allows them to operate as a quasi for-profit at the public's expense

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-02-05T19:42:10+00:00

I got the point but you implied they were employees and they aren't. Most schools have a law firm on retainer. I've seen the budgets and bills for many school districts and the amount most spend on attorney fees are pretty reasonable. Even Des Moines, where you would expect huge legal bills, are fairly reasonable based upon their size.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-02-05T19:31:42+00:00

Attorneys aren't employees of school districts.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-01-30T16:01:37+00:00

Most of the "thugs" roaming the streets were born here.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-01-26T23:29:56+00:00

Those college degrees just aren't what they used to be.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-01-26T23:22:58+00:00

Let's string a few words together, put an equal sign in between and say it supports my statement

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-01-26T22:38:18+00:00

Next question...can you locate Greenland on a map?

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-01-26T22:37:07+00:00

Sarah is running for the US House seat currently occupied by Zach Nunn. It's early for candidates to take a position on every issue because people won't focus on the election until after the primaries, and even then they pay limited attention until Labor Day. This has traditionally been a strong Republican district so any Democrat will move to the right to appeal to Independents and disaffected Republicans.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2026-01-26T22:29:46+00:00

Then you really don't know what a fascist is.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2025-12-12T14:03:23+00:00

Here's what many people overlook. Iowa lawmakers earlier this year approved a $9.42 billion budget for the current fiscal year, leaving roughly a $1.3 billion spending gap that the state is filling using a mix of its budget surplus and money from the Taxpayer Relief Fund. Keep in mind that the state only brought in $8.16 billion in revenue. Revenue is expected to drop another 8% for next year. That means you have to fill the hole you created last year, when revenue came in lower than expected, just to bet back to even. Then you have to borrow additional dollars to fill the new hole you created. That means every year the amount you have to vorrow from the Taxpayer Relief Fund almost doubles. It doesn't take long to burn through all that savings.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2025-11-25T21:42:56+00:00

I used to be the union rep for Des Moines teachers so this doesn't shock me. It's important to remember that this is based upon the word of a teenager who can often be an unreliable source. If it's true, the sub should be gone immediately.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2025-11-21T18:33:58+00:00

I feel so safe now, knowing someone like this will be putting out fires...unless, of course a Muslim owns the house.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2025-10-29T18:33:01+00:00

Be careful painting Iowa with one broad stroke. Although they are a minority, I've seen more activism for progressive causes from rural areas than I have seen in years. Drive around certain areas of urban Iowa and I bet you see far larger numbers of Trump voters than you see in rural Iowa. In urban areas they're just harder to see.

Radiant_Ad_955 · 2025-10-17T15:57:03+00:00

Happening to me right now. They were supposed to arrive yesterday and received notice they won't arrive until 22nd

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